OSDH: 302 More Oklahomans Test Positive For Coronavirus; 1 New Virus-Related Death

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting one more virus-related deaths and 302 new coronavirus cases in the state since Saturday

A total of 12,944 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths went up to 385, the state health department said Sunday morning.

Saturday's Update

So far, 9,397 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 242 more cases considered recovered since Saturday. 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 Saturday, 329 patients currently in the hospital.

Dr. Dale Bratzler, the chief COVID officer for the University of Oklahoma said the recent increase in cases can’t be attributed to testing. In recent weeks, the number of tests performed have slightly increased, but are still significantly larger than amounts from April.

“I don’t think it’s related to testing at all, I think we’re seeing more community spread of this virus,” Bratzler. “This is exponential growth now.”

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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

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. 

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The state coronavirus hotline is 877-215-8336 or 211. For a list of coronavirus (COVID-19) links and resources, click here.