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The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
People walk by Easy E Slice Shop in The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
People walk by Easy E Slice Shop in The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
Customers wait for their to go orders at Empire Slice House in the The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
Customers wait for their to go orders at Empire Slice House in the The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
A single customer orders inside Roxy's Ice Cream Social in The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
A single customer orders inside Roxy's Ice Cream Social in The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
Goro Ramen patio sits empty in The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
Goro Ramen patio sits empty in The Plaza District, usually crowded on a Friday night, is bare because of the stay-at-home orders issued my Mayor Holt and Governor Stitt to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Friday, March 27, 2020. [Photo by Doug Hoke/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
A truck drives through Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
A truck drives through Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets along the Dr. G. E. Finely bridge on N. Walnut looking south towards Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets along the Dr. G. E. Finely bridge on N. Walnut looking south towards Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Two people walk across an empty Bricktown parking lot in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Two people walk across an empty Bricktown parking lot in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets in Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets in Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
An empty street car in the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
An empty street car in the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets in Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets in Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
The Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
The Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty sidewalks along the Bricktown Canal in Oklahoma City, Friday, March 27, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Chairs are placed on tables at the Grateful Bean Cafe in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Chairs are placed on tables at the Grateful Bean Cafe in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty chairs are pictured at Not Your Average Joe in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty chairs are pictured at Not Your Average Joe in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
The Grateful Bean Cafe is pictured in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
The Grateful Bean Cafe is pictured in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty chairs are pictured at Louie's in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty chairs are pictured at Louie's in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
James E. McNellie's Public House is pictured in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
James E. McNellie's Public House is pictured in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Empty streets are picture in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
The Jones Assembly is pictured in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
The Jones Assembly is pictured in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
James E. McNellie's Public House is pictured in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
James E. McNellie's Public House is pictured in Midtown in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 27, 2020. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Rumble waves to medical staff during a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Rumble waves to medical staff during a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
A person records a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
A person records a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Rumble waves to medical staff during a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Rumble waves to medical staff during a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
A person records a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
A person records a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Medical staff wave to a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
People watch a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
People watch a parade of emergency vehicles during a headlights and flashing lights for Hope at the Chidlren's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Friday, April 3, 2020. The Oklahoma City Police, Oklahoma City Fire Department, OU Police, EMSA, Oklahoma County Sheriffs and Oklahoma City Thunder mascot Rumble paraded around the OU Medical Center to show support for medical staff and patients at the of the Children's Hospital and the campus. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]
Representatives enter the House chamber to vote during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Representatives enter the House chamber to vote during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. John Pfeiffer stands outside the House chamber during a special session of the House of Representatives at state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. John Pfeiffer stands outside the House chamber during a special session of the House of Representatives at state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Phillip Parker with the Oklahoma State Department of Health checks the temperature of Sen. Mart Quinn as he enters the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Phillip Parker with the Oklahoma State Department of Health checks the temperature of Sen. Mart Quinn as he enters the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Jon Echols and Rep. Emily Virgin sit at their desks during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Jon Echols and Rep. Emily Virgin sit at their desks during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
The Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act passes during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
The Catastrophic Health Emergency Powers Act passes during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Andy Fugate watches a special session of the House of Representatives from his office at state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Andy Fugate watches a special session of the House of Representatives from his office at state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Phillip Parker with the Oklahoma State Department of Health checks the temperature of Sen. Greg Treat as he enters the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Phillip Parker with the Oklahoma State Department of Health checks the temperature of Sen. Greg Treat as he enters the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
A skeleton crew of lawmakers inside the House chamber during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
A skeleton crew of lawmakers inside the House chamber during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Brian Hill looks inside his desk before a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Brian Hill looks inside his desk before a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Jon Echols sits at his desk during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Jon Echols sits at his desk during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Andy Fugate watches a special session of the House of Representatives from his office at state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Rep. Andy Fugate watches a special session of the House of Representatives from his office at state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Representatives enter the House chamber to vote during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Representatives enter the House chamber to vote during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Representatives enter the House chamber to vote during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]
Representatives enter the House chamber to vote during a special session of the House of Representatives at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 6, 2020. A skeleton crew of lawmakers was allowed in the House chamber as others watched from their offices during a special session of the House of Representatives. [Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman]