Adam Kemp
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Contact adam
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by adam:
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: State passes 1,000 deaths as 990 more infections reported
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 990 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 83,510.The Health Department also reported 11 new coronavirus-related deaths, pushing the total number of deaths to 1,004.OSDH has also released a list of COVID-19 testing sites in Oklahoma. That list can be found here. → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 1,003 new cases; three additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,003 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 76,807.The Health Department also reported three additional coronavirus-related deaths. The coronavirus-related death total in Oklahoma is now 946. OSDH has also released a list of COVID-19 testing sites in Oklahoma. That list can be… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 1,237 new cases; four additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,237 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 75,804.The Health Department also reported four additional coronavirus-related deaths. The coronavirus-related death total in Oklahoma is now 943. OSDH has also released a list of COVID-19 testing sites in Oklahoma. That list can be… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 1,249 new cases; nine additional deaths
SEP 18, 2020 - The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,249 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 74,567.The Health Department also reported nine additional coronavirus-related deaths. The coronavirus-related death total in Oklahoma is now 924.The following counties reported a COVID-19 related death: Two in Grady… → Read More
White House report places Oklahoma in top 5 for positive test rate and daily COVID-19 cases
Oklahoma continues to one of the states hit hardest by COVID-19, according to a new report from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Oklahoma has the fourth-highest test-positivity rate in the nation as well as the fifth-highest new COVID-19 cases daily rate per capita, according to the report released on Wednesday. The new rankings place Oklahoma in the “red zone” for the 10th straight week… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 970 new cases; 12 new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 970 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 72,284.The Health Department also reported 12 additional coronavirus-related deaths, including one in the past 24 hours. The coronavirus-related death total in Oklahoma is now 924.The following counties reported a COVID-19 related… → Read More
Horn, Bice set to debate ahead of congressional vote
Congresswoman Kendra Horn and State Senator Stephanie Bice are set to square off in a debate next month just weeks ahead of the November election for Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District seat. The debate between the two will be hosted by News 9 (KWTV) and will air live on Tuesday, October 13, at 8 p.m.Bice, R-Oklahoma City, is hoping to unseat Horn, D-Oklahoma City, in the 5th Congressional… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 613 new cases; no new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 613 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 64,220.The Health Department reported no new coronavirus-related deaths. The coronavirus-related death total in Oklahoma is now 853.OSDH has also released a list of COVID-19 testing sites in Oklahoma. That list can be found here. → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 420 new cases; three new deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 420 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 63,607.The Health Department also reported three new coronavirus-related deaths. The coronavirus-related death total in Oklahoma is now 853.OSDH has also released a list of COVID-19 testing sites in Oklahoma. That list can be found here. → Read More
Ski Island man's body recovered after drowning in flood waters
SEP 3, 2020 - The body of a missing man, who drowned in flood waters outside of his Ski Island neighborhood home, was recovered on Thursday morning. Family members identified the missing man as 49-year-old Monte Williams of Oklahoma City. On the third day of searching, Oklahoma City firefighters said they recovered William's body. Williams was last seen just before midnight on Monday standing on… → Read More
March to state Capitol recalls March on Washington 57 years ago
Hundreds of people marched east along NW 23 from Tower Theatre to the state Capitol late Friday to commemorate the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.” “We are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King,” Oklahoma City rapper and activist Jabee Williams, the march organizer, told a crowd in front of Tower… → Read More
OU Medicine chief explains why you should trust a positive result from a rapid COVID-19 test
AUG 21, 2020 - OU Medicine Enterprise Chief Quality Officer Dale Bratzler answered questions Friday regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in deaths in Oklahoma and the difference in coronavirus tests. The Oklahoma State Health Department reported 1,077 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of infections to 51,746 since the start of the pandemic. The… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 1,077 new cases; six new deaths
AUG 21, 2020 - The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,077 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. That pushes the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 51,746.The Health Department also reported six additional coronavirus-related deaths.The coronavirus-related death total in Oklahoma is now 715.OSDH has also released a list of COVID-19 testing sites in Oklahoma. That… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: Oklahoma exceeds 50,000 infections and 700 deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 746 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. That pushes the total number of cases since the pandemic began in the state to 50,669.The Health Department also reported 10 additional coronavirus-related deaths, one which came in the past 24 hours. The following counties reported a death:One in Cleveland County, one male in the 65 or older age group. Two in… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Interim state epidemiologist contract ends, announcement of replacement coming soon
AUG 3, 2020 - The Oklahoma State Department of Health is looking for its third lead epidemiologist since the beginning of the global pandemic. The State Department of Health confirmed that interim state epidemiologist Aaron Wendelboe's contract expired this past Friday and that a new candidate could be announced as early as Monday. Wendelboe, who worked as an intelligence service officer for the… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: 494 new cases; one new death
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 494 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total number of cases in Oklahoma since the pandemic began to 38,225. → Read More
New return-to-work guidance emphasizes symptoms over testing
Health care professionals who test positive for the coronavirus are being advised they can return to work sooner. The Oklahoma City County Health Department is recommending businesses follow updated Centers for Disease Control guidelines for a return to work strategy based on symptoms for the majority of COVID-19 cases. “The research shows that people are no longer infectious after 10 days from… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 747 new cases; 5 additional deaths
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 747 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. That brings the total number of cases in Oklahoma since the pandemic began to 36,487.The Health Department also reported five additional coronavirus-related deaths, three were reported within the past 24 hours.The following counties reported deaths: Two in Cleveland County, two female in the 36 - 65 or older age… → Read More
Coronavirus in Oklahoma update: 1,117 new cases; 13 additional deaths
JUL 30, 2020 - The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 1,117 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. That brings the total number of cases in Oklahoma since the pandemic began to 35,740.The Health Department also reported 13 additional coronavirus-related deaths, but stated that none came within the past 24 hours.The following counties reported deaths: One in Caddo County, one male in the 65 or… → Read More
OU Medicine chief COVID-19 doctor says infection rate will be sign of mask mandate effectiveness
JUL 29, 2020 - OU Medicine Enterprise Chief Quality Officer Dale Bratzler answered questions Wednesday regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in infections in Oklahoma and the effects of mask mandates. The Oklahoma State Health Department reported 848 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of infections to 34,623 since the start of the pandemic. The… → Read More