State Rep. Lowe calls on Gov. Stitt to mandate masks as COVID-19 cases rise

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — State Rep. Jason Lowe has called on Gov. Kevin Stitt to issue a mask mandate after the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Tuesday that almost 1,000 more people tested positive for COVID-19.

“As a COVID-19 survivor, seeing the rapid rise in cases is alarming. Oklahomans must know that the pandemic is far from over and that we still must do what we can to protect ourselves and our community.” Lowe also applauds the leadership of the Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman mayors for taking the first steps to enact a mask mandate in public spaces and private businesses and believes the state should take charge as well.

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“In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, we must follow the directives of the CDC and our healthcare professionals, all of which who advocate for the widespread use of masks. Matters of public health should never be partisan. I urge Governor Stitt to follow in the steps of fellow governors and put the health and safety of Oklahomans first and mandate that masks be worn in public spaces and private businesses.”

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Stitt has said on multiple occasions that he has no plans on issuing a mask mandate for Oklahoma.