Governor Kevin Stitt closes nonessential businesses
Governor Kevin Stitt.
March 25, 2020
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has taken several precaution measures in order to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in the Sooner State. In counties with confirmed cases, all nonessential businesses have to close.
“To protect the health & safety of all Oklahomans, all nonessential businesses & non critical infrastructures will be closed in counties with community spread,” Stitt announced.
This will also affect businesses in Weatherford. Custer County has 3 confirmed cases of the coronavirus so far. The governor’s orders will go into effect on Wednesday, March 25, at 11.59 p.m.
Restaurants and bars are limited to take-out and delivery only.
Furthermore, gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited and “vulnerable population” such as older citizens are ordered to stay at home.