Twenty-one virus-related deaths and 2,101 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily figures released by the Oklahoma State Health Department.
A total of 129,873 Oklahomans tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total death toll to 1,413, the state health department said Thursday.
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday appears to be a day-to-day record.
Four of the 21 deaths have occurred in the last 24 hours.
Five deaths in Oklahoma County; Two women and three men aged 65 or older.
Two women, aged 65 and over, died in Tulsa County.
Two deaths in Carter County; A female and a male 65 years of age or older.
Two deaths in Cleveland County; A female and a male 65 years of age or older.
A 50- to 64-year-old man has died in Beckham County. A 65-year-old woman has died in Comench County. A 50- to 64-year-old woman has died in Garfield County.
A 65-year-old man died in Jackson County. One person aged 65 or over died in Osage County. A 50- to 64-year-old woman has died in Payne County.
A woman aged 65 and over died in Potavatomi County. One person aged 65 and over died in Rogers County. A 65-year-old man has died in Washington County. A 65-year-old man died in Washita County.
The health department said 16,765 cases are considered active in the state.
A total of 33,338 Oklahomans have been hospitalized with the virus, of which 1,055 are currently in hospital. Oklahomans is in the hospital.
As many as 111,695 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus since Wednesday, with more than 1,242 cases found since Wednesday. Health officials said recovering meant the patient was not hospitalized or dead and that 14 days had passed since the onset of symptoms or report.
As of Thursday morning, 1,543,684 tests have returned negative since testing began in February.
Click here to view state COVID-19 data.
Sep Sept., the state health department said it has begun the transition to include antigen test results in the state’s data collection and reporting system. A positive antigen test result is considered a “probable” case, while a positive nuclear test result is considered a “confirmed” case.
Antigen testing is a rapid test that can be completed in less than an hour. Molecular tests usually take days before results become available.
On July 15, Gov. Kevin Steit 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 posted video updates on his health and quarantine.
Oklahoma reported the death of its first child on July 12 related to the virus. The child was the soldier’s 13-year-old daughter in Fort Seal.
Shortly after the girl’s death was reported, state Superintendent Joey Hofmeister recommended all Oklahoma to wear face masks to safely reopen schools in the fall.
On June 30, Steit wore a face mask and “strongly encouraged” Oklahomans to follow the CDC guidelines regarding face masks.
More: The state government recommends wearing a face mask during the state’s COVID-19 related update
On April 28, Steit said anyone who wants to take the Covid-19 test can do so even if they do not present symptoms.
Related: State Coronavirus Statistics for Oklahoma Show Government State Ready to Reopen
The state Department of Health advises anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, such as a respiratory fever, fever or cough, and to limit person-to-person engagement.
Previous day: OSDH: 1,246 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more virus-related deaths reported
The state’s coronavirus hotline is 877-215-8336 or 211. For a list of coronavirus (COVID-19) links and resources, click here.
