38 new virus-related deaths and 5,119 new cases of coronavirus were reported by the Oklahoma Department of Health on Saturday, representing the number recorded on Friday, January 1st.
The health department did not provide an update on Friday due to the New Year holidays. On Sunday, the numbers of 2 and 3 January will be posted to catch up on the holiday.
A total of 296,055 Oklahomans tested positive for COVID-19, giving the state a running average of 2,792 per day.
OSDH says:
- 77% of new cases had a sample collection date after Christmas.
- 87% have had a sample collection date in the past two weeks.
The state health department said Saturday that the total number of virus deaths had risen to 2,527. OSDH did not specify when these deaths occurred.
- One in Bryan County, one woman in age 65 or older.
- Two in Caddo County, one woman in the age group 65 or older, one man in the age group 50-64.
- One in Cleveland County, one woman in age 65 or older.
- Two in Creek County, two women in the age group 65 or older.
- One in Love County, one woman in age 65 or older.
- One in Mayes County, one man in the age group 65 or older.
- Five in Muskogee County, one woman in the age group 65 or older, one man in the age group 36-49 years, three men in the age group 65 or older.
- Three in Oklahoma County, three men in the age group 65 or older.
- One in Okmulgee County, one man in age 65 or older.
- One in Osage County, one man in the age group 65 or older.
- One in Pawnee County, one man in age 65 or older.
- Two in Payne County, one woman in the age group 50-64 years, one man in the age group 65 or older.
- Two in Pittsburg County, one woman in the age group 18-35, one man in the age group 65 or older.
- Two in Seminole County, one woman in the age group 65 or older, one man in the age group 65 or older.
- One in Sequoyah County, one woman in age 65 or older.
- Twelve in Tulsa County, four women in age group 65 or older, one man in age group 36-49, 7 men in age group 65 or older.
Most recent report: 3,906 new COVID-19 cases, 36 more virus-related deaths reported in the state, health officials say
As cases and hospitalizations continued to increase, Governor Kevin Stitt issued new actions to curb the spread.
On Thursday, November 19, bars and restaurants close at 11pm for personal service and tables must be spaced six feet apart, otherwise separation must be used.
A mask mandate has been issued for government officials and for people who want access to government buildings.
The Department of State Health corrected the daily total from November 7 to November 8 and chose not to release a new daily COVID-19 total from Saturday to Sunday.
Health officials said it removed the duplicate cases from the total, but it only dropped the case from 4,741 to 4,507, a drop of 234.
State Health Commissioner dr. Lance Frye issued the following statement on November 8:
“Today’s individual case number, 4 507, was a corrected version of yesterday’s number removed with all duplicate cases. Today we will not release a new daily case number, allowing our data reporting system to catch up and ensure duplicates of the daily number are removed From now on, the released daily number will not contain any duplicates. We are committed to providing the public and the media with accurate and transparent data, and this will ensure that the daily number reflects the actual number. We will continue to point to the average of 7 days, positive percentage and hospitalizations, in addition to the daily number to give a more complete picture of trends.We have no reason to believe that our revised number is a deviation, but rather show that We continue to urge all Oklahomans to take this highly contagious virus seriously and to fight it immediately. ready to avoid large gatherings, wear a mask, wash your hands and keep your distance from others. Together we can reduce these numbers and protect our friends, family and neighbors. ‘
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On July 15, Gov. Kevin Stitt said he tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first governor in the country to test positive for the virus. He has since posted video updates on his health and quarantine.
Oklahoma reported its first child-related death on July 12. The child was a 13-year-old daughter of a soldier stationed at Fort Sill.
Shortly after the news of the girl’s death, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister recommended that all Oklahomans wear face masks to enable the reopening of schools in the fall.
On June 30, Stitt wore a face mask and “strongly encouraged” Oklahomans to follow CDC guidelines regarding face masks.
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On April 28, Stitt said anyone who wants to do a COVID-19 test can do so, even if they have no symptoms.
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The state health department advises everyone with COVID-19 symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever or cough to stay home and limit person-to-person involvement. The state coronavirus hotline is 877-215-8336 or 211. Click here for a list of coronavirus (COVID-19) links and resources.