Oklahoma Executive Order Equally Applies Suspension of Surgical Procedures to Abortions

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt

On March 27, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt left no question that his executive order to suspend all non-essential surgical procedures included surgical abortions, except those "necessary to prevent serious health risks to the unborn child's mother."

"This also includes routine dermatological, ophthalmological, and dental procedures, as well as most scheduled healthcare procedures such as orthopedic surgeries. 

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has increased demands for hospital beds and has created a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to protect health care professionals and stop transmission of the virus."

“We must ensure that our health care professionals, first responders and medical facilities have all of the resources they need to combat COVID-19,” said Gov. Stitt. “I am committed to doing whatever necessary to protect those who are on the front lines fighting against this virus.”

More states need to take a cue from this equal enforcement and stop giving abortion clinics special permission to continue using important medical equipment during a time of unprecedented need.

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