Wednesday July 29, 2020, 11:02 am
By: LeighAnne Manwarren
Fourteen new virus-related deaths and 848 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state since Tuesday, according to figures released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
A total of 34,623 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths rose to 523, the state health department said Wednesday.
Of the 14 deaths reported, none occurred in the past 24 hours, health officials said.
Three people died in Cleveland County; two men between the ages of 50 and 64 and one man aged 65 or over.
Two people died in Oklahoma County; a man from 50 to 64 years old and a man of 65 years or more.
Two people died in McCurtain County; a man from 50 to 65 years and a woman of 65 years or more.
A man 65 years of age or older died in Tulsa County. A 50-64 year old woman died in Caddo County. A man 65 years of age or older died in Comanche County.
A man 65 or older died in Okmulgee County. A man 65 or older died in Osage County. A man 65 or older died in Sequoyah County. A man 65 years of age or older died in Wagoner County.
A total of 3,041 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 663 patients currently in the hospital.
So far, 27,386 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 1,023 more cases considered recovered since Tuesday. 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 Wednesday morning, 571,890 tests have tested 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: 1,089 more Oklahoma residents test positive for COVID-19; 13 additional virus-related deaths reported, OSDH says
The state coronavirus hotline is 877-215-8336 or 211. For a list of coronavirus links and resources (COVID-19), click here.
