By Carmen FormanStaff writercforman@oklahoman.comGov. Kevin Stitt on Monday issued a proclamation declaring Thursday as a day of prayer and fasting for Oklahomans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 1,700 Oklahomans have died from complications of the virus and 197,745 in the state have contracted the virus since March. “Oklahomans have always turned to prayer to guide us through trials and seasons of uncertainty, and I am asking Oklahomans of all faiths and religious backgrounds to join together with me on Thursday,” Stitt said in a statement.Read more on NewsOK.com