Garfield County Stays in Moderate “Orange” Classification for COVID-19

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(Enid, OK) Garfield County remained in the moderate, or “orange,” category for COVID-19 risk, keeping students in the classrooms, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s report on Friday morning.

Oklahoma saw an increase of 942 COVID-19 cases and 12 additional deaths, including a Garfield County woman in the 65 and older age group, announced by the OSDH on Friday.

The county is one of 45 marked in the moderate category, which were joined by another seven counties this week.

Blaine, Kingfisher, Major and Woodward counties also remained in moderate risk classification.

The moderate risk classification means that Enid and Chisholm public schools will continue to meet in-person, based on guidelines by their respective school boards.