OSDH Reports First Pediatric COVID-19 Death

The Department of Health announced Oklahoma's first pediatric death from COVID-19 yesterday. Interim Health Commissioner Lance Frye did not reveal any details about the child but said the department's prayers are with their family and the community. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister said the tragedy underscores the importance of wearing masks while in public, calling it critical to opening schools this fall. Hofmeister said the state must take every precaution to protect the children and those who serve in schools.