Dozens Of Oklahoma Schools Sign Up For In-School COVID-19 Testing Program

The state health department says that 78 school districts applied for the optional COVID-19 testing grant, which means more schools in Oklahoma will have access to the testing. The program lets districts randomly test students and teachers each week for the virus.

Monday, October 4th 2021, 2:21 pm

By: Drake Johnson

TULSA, Oklahoma -

The state health department says that 78 school districts applied for the optional COVID-19 testing grant, which means more schools in Oklahoma will have access to the testing.

The program lets districts randomly test students and teachers each week for the virus.

The state health department hopes the testing will cut down on COVID-19 cases.

The grants add up to about $12 million.

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism.