Thursday, July 30, 2020, 10:59 am
By: LeighAnne Manwarren
Thirteen new virus-related deaths and 1,117 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily figures released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
A total of 35,740 Oklahoma residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths rose to 536, the state health department said Thursday.
None of the 13 deaths occurred in the past 24 hours, health officials said.
Four people died in Tulsa County; two men and two women, all over 65 years of age.
Two people died in Cleveland County; a man and a woman of 65 years or more.
Two people died in McCurtain County; a man and a woman of 65 years or more.
Two men age 65 and older died in Oklahoma County.
A man 65 years of age or older died in Caddo County. A man 65 or older died in Mayes County. A man 65 or older died in Okmulgee County.
A total of 3,104 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 647 patients currently in the hospital.
So far, 28,411 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus, and 1,025 more cases are considered recovered since Wednesday. Health officials said recovered means the patient is not hospitalized or deceased and it has been 14 days since the onset of symptoms or the report.
As of Thursday morning, 579,276 tests have been negative since testing began in February.
On July 15, Governor Kevin Stitt said he had tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first governor of the country to test positive for the virus. He has since released video updates on his health and quarantine.
Oklahoma reported its first virus-related infant death on July 12. The girl was the daughter of a 13-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Sill.
Shortly after the girl’s death report, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister recommended that all Oklahomans wear face masks to allow for the safe reopening of schools in the fall.
On June 30, Stitt wore a face mask and “encouraged” Oklahoma residents to follow CDC guidelines for face masks.
Plus: Governor Stitt recommends wearing face masks during COVID-19 in-state update
On April 28, Stitt said that anyone who wanted to have a COVID-19 test could do it even if they have no symptoms.
Related: Governor Stitt presents the state’s coronavirus figures to show that Oklahoma is ready to reopen
The state health department advises anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fever, or cough, to stay home and limit person-to-person engagement.
Report of the previous day: OSDH: 848 more positive COVID-19 cases, 14 additional virus-related deaths reported
The state coronavirus hotline is 877-215-8336 or 211. For a list of coronavirus links and resources (COVID-19), click here.
