State closes schools for weeks due to coronavirus

TULSA — Public schools in Oklahoma will be closed through at least April 6 as the state scrambles to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister called an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education Monday to authorize the statewide closures.

Tulsa Public Schools will be closed. TPS leaders say families should plan for a longer closure.

State health leaders say at least 10 people in Oklahoma have tested positive for COVID-19.

The most recent cases are in Oklahoma County and Canadian County.

Tulsa County is still at three cases.

Tulsa County Health Department Director Dr. Bruce Dart says there is now evidence of community spread.

Dart urges everyone not to spread misinformation. If you have a question, call the health department.