Saturday July 25, 2020, 11:07 am
By: News 9, News On 6
OKLAHOMA CITY –
12 more virus-related deaths and 965 new cases of coronavirus were reported in the state since Friday, according to daily figures released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
A total of 30,081 Oklahoma residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths rose to 496, the state health department said Friday. OSDH says 87 more people have been hospitalized with virus-related symptoms since Friday.
So far, 24,053 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus and 776 more cases have been recovered since Friday. 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.
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.
Related: OSDH: 737 new cases of COVID-19, 3 more 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.
