Wednesday, May 27th 2020, 11:03 am
Four more virus-related deaths were reported and 92 more Oklahomans tested positive for coronavirus since Tuesday, according to daily numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
A total of 6,229 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and 322 total virus-related deaths were reported, the state health department said Wednesday.
Four deaths happened between March 25 to May 25.
Two were reported in Tulsa County; a man aged 65 or older and a woman aged 65 or older.
Two were reported in Washington County; two women aged 65 or older.
A total of 962 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 156 patients currently in the hospital.
So far, 5,135 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 312 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 report.
As of Wednesday, a total of 172,409 tests have returned negative. This includes state testing and private lab testing since February.
Click here to view the state's COVID-19 data.
On April 28, Gov. Kevin Stitt said anyone who wished to take a COVID-19 test could do so even if they are not presenting symptoms.
Related: Gov. Stitt Presents State's Coronavirus Figures To Show Oklahoma Is Ready To Reopen
On April 22, Stitt introduced his multi-phase plan for reopening the state beginning with plans to reopen personal care businesses on Friday by appointment only.
Read more: Governor Stitt Releases 3-Phase Plan To Reopen Oklahoma
Oklahoma City and Tulsa started reopening on Friday, May 1, after they allowed their shelter in place orders expire.
Stitt issued an executive order April 2 declaring a health emergency in all 77 Oklahoma counties.
More: Gov. Stitt Declares Health Emergency To Strengthen State's Coronavirus Response
The state health department advises anyone with COVID-19 symptoms such as shortness of breath, fever or coughing to stay home and limit person-to-person engagement.
The state coronavirus hotline is open 24 hours and the number is 877-215-8336 or 211. For a list of coronavirus (COVID-19) links and resources, click here.
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