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In the face of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations, Oklahoma Blood Institute is announcing an aggressive new campaign aimed at recruiting more convalescent plasma donors. Starting on July 20, convalescent plasma donors will be entered for a chance to win one of the two $1,000 prizes given away to that day’s roster of convalescent plasma donors. This giveaway will provide another reason for qualifying, recovered COVID-19 patients to join the 20 or so similar heroes currently coming in to give each day.
Read moreSome might say that voice recognition technology has improved our lives somewhat, especially during lockdown where doing everyday tasks like making calls and sending texts can become repetitive and tiresome. Coupled with the fact that most of us have used lockdown to become better acquainted with smart technology, now you can, “Call Mom” or virtually hang out with your friends without having to lift a finger. That is, of course, if your smart device can actually understand what you’re saying in the first place…
Read moreTarget and CVS have announced they will require shoppers to wear face masks or coverings beginning this month and August.
Read moreOriginal work by artists from across Oklahoma will be featured in a Native American Art Show during the semi-annual sidewalk sale, July 24-25 at The Shoppes at Northpark.
Read moreAfter months of planning and one postponement, members of the Nescatunga Arts Festival committee at its monthly meeting Monday evening decided to cancel the 51 annual festival because of COVID-19. The event that brings artists and crafters to Alva was scheduled for Aug. 8.
Read moreThe American Red Cross has taught over one million children across America how to be safe and prepared since 2013 and now during the pandemic we will being our classes to you virtually though your computer.
Read moreEleven research projects led by University of Oklahoma researchers will receive internal funding to study topics that address inequities in academic research and creative activity.
Read moreU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue lauded the achievement of its Meals to You partnership, which has now delivered more than 28.5 million meals to the doorsteps of low-income kids in rural communities across America during the COVID-19 health crisis. Perdue announced the milestone during a visit today to McLane Global, one of USDA’s partners in the initiative, which has served kids across 41 states and 2 U.S. territories.
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