LAWTON, Okla. – Physicians, nurses and health care groups in Oklahoma are expressing concern over the state department of health’s recent guidance to allow health care workers infected with COVID-19 but asymptomatic to remain on the job rather than quarantine. “To me, that seems like the…

LAWTON, Okla. – Starting Tuesday and going through December 3, IMMYLabs will be doing free COVID-19 testing in Lawton. The testing site will be the Cameron University parking lot at the intersection of 38th st and Gore. To be eligible for testing, you must register…

LAWTON, Okla. -LATS started a reduction in operations Monday due to an employee testing positive for COVID over the weekend. The transportation system will run its six normal routes service from 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday. There will be no Saturday Service until further…

LAWTON, Okla. -An Oklahoma doctor says restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus may be, quote, “too little, too late.” Dr. Dale Bratzler of the University of Oklahoma Medical Center says Governor Stitt’s new measures, which close bars and in-person restaurant service at…

LAWTON, Okla. – As health departments anticipate the FDA is issuing an emergency use authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine, they’re beginning to sharpen their plans to get it out to the people. Right now, the state is expecting to receive more than a hundred thousand…

LAWTON — Lawton city officials have issued new guidelines in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued a “safer at home” order Wednesday evening, restricting large gatherings and closing non-essential businesses. In compliance with that order, Mayor of Lawton Stan Booker…

LAWTON, Okla. – As the COVID – 19 numbers continue to increase, the Comanche County Health Department is asking you to be as careful as possible when celebrating Thanksgiving later this week. 2020 has certainly been a rough year for many, with things continuing to…

LAWTON, Okla. – More than 500 college classes are now exclusively online as Cameron University has closed its campus due to coronavirus. Cameron University President John McArthur says they wanted to ensure their students were able to complete their educations on time. “Those individuals want…

LAWTON, Okla. – Brandie Combs of the Comanche County Health Department sat down to talk with 7News’ Caitlin Williams about the roll out plan for the COVID-19 vaccine. The first almost 2,000 doses are supposed to be in Lawton starting Tuesday, but those will be…

LAWTON, Okla. – The Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma recently welcomed a new radiation oncologist. Dr. Rufus Mark is a native Californian, but he’s worked in Texas for roughly the last 20 years before deciding to move to Lawton. One of the factors that played…

LAWTON, Okla. — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt joined state and local health officials at a hospital in Lawton Wednesday afternoon with updated information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Oklahoma. “This week, this is a major milestone in our fight, but there’s still going to be…

LAWTON, Okla. – The City of Lawton held another virtual Town Hall meeting yesterday (12-10-20) on the city’s official Facebook page. The event featured a panel of health experts and community leaders to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in Lawton, Fort Sill. There was also a Q&A session with…