Pricey COVID Hospital Bills + Police Chase Ends In Crash

Good morning, neighbors! Katarina here with today's Tulsa Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Humid throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Tulsa today:

1. For those with health insurance, the price of a hospital stay for COVID care depends on the type of plan they have. One Tulsa couple that got COVID and had to be hospitalized, survived the virus and returned home to be swarmed by medical bills. The medical bills were around $10,000 for each day they each spent in the hospital. (kjrh.com)
2. A man is in custody after crashing a stolen minivan into Mingo Creek during a chase with Tulsa police. Following the chase, the suspect and an officer were taken to the hospital to address minor injuries. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene and then to Tulsa County Jail. The suspect faces several charges, including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and running from police. (News On 6)
3. Tulsa city employees who are fully vaccinated by Oct. 15, 2021, will receive a $250 stipend. (Press Release Desk)
4. Life Senior Services is offering free rides to vaccination appointments for seniors ages 55 and older. (news9.com KWTV)
5. A new butterfly garden is to open at Domestic Violence Intervention Services in Tulsa to help clients along with their journey towards healing. (news9.com KWTV)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Women's Leadership Conference - Bixby Chamber of Commerce (9:35 AM)
• Ambassador Meeting - Owasso Chamber of Commerce (12:00 PM)
• Night of Latin Culture - Oklahomans for Equality (7:00 PM)

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- Katarina Betterton