Oklahoma City — Governor Kevin Stitt announced Thursday teachers will be added to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
The move is an effort to help get children back in class soon.
“We know our kids are struggling without being able to attend school in person,” said Gov. Stitt.
“We cannot express our gratitude enough to Governor Stitt for making our educators a high priority in a long-fought battle during this pandemic,” said Broken Arrow Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Janet Vinson.
Governor Stitt aired a clip of CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield that said schools are one of the safest places for a student, and little evidence exists to show widespread COVID-19 spread has occurred in schools.