Oklahoma - Coronavirus COVID-19

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On Tuesday, data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that the state has had 158,408 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March.

That’s an increase of 1,551 cases, or a 1% increase.

There were six additional deaths caused by the virus, bringing the state’s total number of deaths to 1,544.

• Cleveland: 10,709 (117 deaths) (8,877 recovered)

https://kfor.com/news/local/officials-1300-oklahoma-patients-hospitalized-with-covid-19/

I just see my county has by far the most cases. Ooh, so scary.

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 12, 2020
White House task force: COVID in Oklahoma is 'unyielding' (apnews.com)
The White House Coronavirus Task Force has again recommended a statewide mask mandate for Oklahoma amid a surge of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations that includes an increase of almost 1,000 cases per day during the past seven days.

Data from Johns Hopkins University on Thursday shows Oklahoma’s seven-day rolling average of new cases per day has risen from 1,185 to 2,080. The task force report, released late Wednesday by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, said urgent action is needed.

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Gov. Kevin Stitt has opposed a statewide mandate and, on Tuesday, joined with physicians to call on residents to voluntarily wear masks, socially distance and frequently wash their hands.

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The task force also recommends that restaurants be limited to 50% capacity with reduced hours and masks be worn by K-12 students and teachers.

The Oklahoma State Board of Education on Thursday again declined to require local school districts to implement a mask mandate, instead approving a resolution encouraging such policies.

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Oklahoma Education Association President Alicia Priest sharply criticized the board’s decision.

“This is a complete lack of leadership with potentially grave consequences for our students, educators, support professionals and communities,” Priest said in a statement.

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[PommyMommy]

NOV 30, 2020
Oklahoma Coronavirus: 197,745 Cases and 1,743 Deaths (COVID-19 ) - Worldometer (worldometers.info)
Coronavirus Cases: 197,745
Deaths: 1,743
Recovered: 163,727

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 3, 2020
COVID-19 claims 4 Oklahoma siblings in three weeks | WCYB
A family is mourning the loss of four siblings from complications with COVID-19.

The Annuschat family is known across Oklahoma; their roots are deeply embedded in the agricultural community.

"We went from being one of the biggest families in Kingfisher County all of our lives, to in three weeks being a mediocre-size family,” said Larry Annuschat, the last surviving brother.

Ron, Paul, Nick, and Vicki passed away between Oct. 30 and Nov. 17.

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[PommyMommy]

SEP 8, 2021
No ICU beds open at major Oklahoma City hospitals for COVID-19 patients

 

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SEP 10, 2021
CDC reports 81 additional COVID-19 deaths in Oklahoma | KFOR.com
Officials are reporting 81 additional COVID-19 deaths in Oklahoma.

On Friday, data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health shows that the state has had 577,312 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March of 2020.

That’s an increase of 2,627 cases since Thursday, Sept. 9.

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