OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — On Tuesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ordered the closure of non-essential businesses in the 19 counties currently with positive cases of COVID-19.
The number of counties is sure to rise in the days ahead.
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Stitt provided information from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security outlining what industries are considered essential.
GUIDANCE ON THE ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE
- Communications
- Chemical
- Commercial Facilities
- Critical Manufacturing
- Dams
- Defense Industrial Base
- Emergency Services
- Energy
- Finanical
- Food and Agriculture
- Government Facilities
- Healthcare and Public Health
- Information Technology
- Nuclear Reactors, Materials and Waste
- Transportation Systems
- Water
Stitt amended the list to also include medical marijuana dispensaries, faith-based services utilizing streaming technology and more. Read his updated list here.
He also tweeted a link for Oklahoma businesses to apply to be considered an essential business if they aren’t already.
‼️ We understand that many of our industries play an important role in serving Oklahomans as we respond to #COVID19. We have launched a new form for Oklahoma businesses to apply to be considered an essential business. To fill out a form, visit: https://t.co/UAKoGfeizU ‼️ pic.twitter.com/fi6acQbdkE
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) March 25, 2020
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