Kendrick said he doubts whether the reduction in the new COVID-19 cases is the result of ongoing vaccinations. About 32,000 of nearly 3 million Oklahomans over the age of 18 received a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Monday through Wednesday, the state reported between 1,500 and 2,000 new COVID-19 cases daily – a drastic decrease compared to the previous week. From January 13 to Sunday, the state reported between 3,000 and 4,000 new COVID-19 cases every day.
The decline in infections coincides with a recent decline in hospitalizations from the state’s record high of 1,926 COVID patients admitted to the hospital on January 9th.
Reporter Carmen Forman discusses the state government, politics and the COVID-19 pandemic for The Oklahoman. Send stories tips to [email protected] or connect on Twitter with @CarmenMForman. Support the work of Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a print or digital subscription today at oklahoman.com/subscribe.