With declining COVID-19 cases and the resignation of its commissioner, the Oklahoma Health Department is facing a transition. Oklahoma — and the rest of the country — could be entering into a new stage of the pandemic. Health experts have said it’s too soon to know whether we’ll see another COVID-19 surge or what the winter may bring. But whether this is the final wave or not, they’ve said COVID-19 is likely to become “endemic,” meaning it’ll still be with us for a long time. 

With declining COVID-19 cases and the resignation of its commissioner, the Oklahoma Health Department is facing a transition. Oklahoma &mdash; and the rest of the country &mdash; could be entering into a new stage of the pandemic. Health experts have said it&rsquo;s too soon to know whether we&rsquo;ll see another COVID-19 surge or what the winter may bring. But whether this is the final wave or not, they&rsquo;ve said COVID-19 is likely to become &ldquo;endemic,&rdquo; meaning it&rsquo;ll still be with us for a long time.

News Briefs from The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

News Briefs from The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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