Friday, January 8, 2020
Insurrection
OSU Students React To Chaos At Capitol By Amelia Jauregui
Win McNamee Protesters interact with Capitol Police inside the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
What started as a large gathering to fight the baseless claim of voter fraud in the 2020 election turned into insurrection and rioting Wednesday as a Pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. While congress men and women were recounting the presidential election votes, the mob, hoping to make a statement, stood outside the Capitol as they protested the official ruling of Joe Biden’s victory. Original peaceful intentions quickly turned violent, turning the protest to a riot. These rioters then broke through police lines and stormed into the Capitol building, causing chaos and harm. A women was even shot and died a few hours later from the gunshot wound. Four people eventually died during the day’s events. See Insurrection on pg. 2
Phasing through Oklahoma enters phase ii of the covid-19 vaccine plan
By Jared A’Latorre
More people are receiving access to the coronavirus vaccine as Oklahoma moves into phase II of the vaccine process. Phase II involves vaccinating first line workers, citizens 65 years and older, teachers and staff in schools and educational settings, staff and residents in congregate locations and public health staff. Health educator for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Tonya Reid, said that for her staff, they can see somewhat normalcy in the faces of citizens receiving the vaccine now. “It’s definitely an exciting time in Oklahoma, especially in our counties and
our local towns,” Reid said. “We are very excited to partner with local organizations in our community and provide the vaccines in the community, I know it’s been an exciting time, especially during the pandemic, you have sort of hope.” While Reid said it’s an exciting time in the state, people are still encouraged to do their part in the slowing the spread. “We are still asking individuals to come even if they get the vaccine to still come to social distancing, handwashing, facial covering,” Reid said. If people are concerned about where they can receive the vaccine, there will be distribution points throughout the state. Once the vaccine gets distributed to the high-risk population, they will be easier to find in more pharmacies. “By the time the vaccine becomes
available to the general public sometime in 2021, it’s likely that many primary care providers and pharmacies will be available to administer the vaccine at your comfort and convenience,” Reid said. In a recent news conference, Gov. Kevin Stitt said that citizens have been worried for their family members. Now, they get their chance at contributing to the end of the virus. “This virus has caused so much stress on so many people, including those worried that they might get their parents or their grandparents sick,” Stitt said. “So many Oklahomans have made sacrifices to keep our long-term care residents and their staff safe this year.”
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Oklahoma is in Phase II of its COVID-19 vaccine plan.
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