OSDH: 712 New COVID-19 Cases, 15 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported

Fifteen new virus-related deaths and 712 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

A total of 55,550 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths increased to 778, the state health department said on Thursday.

None of the 15 deaths happened in the last 24 hours.

Three people died in Lincoln County; two women and a man aged 65 or older.

Two people died in Oklahoma County; a woman aged 36 to 49 and a man aged 65 or older.

Two men aged 65 or older died in Rogers County.

Two men aged 65 or older died in Le Flore County.

One woman aged 65 or older died in Tulsa County. One man aged 65 or older died in Creek County. One woman aged 65 or older died in Garfield County.

One man aged 50 to 64 died in Haskell County. One man man aged 65 or older died in Kay County. One woman aged 65 or older died in Kingfisher County.

Health officials said there are 7,586 active cases in the state.

A total of 4,673 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 552 Oklahomans currently in the hospital.

So far, 47,186 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 772 more cases considered recovered since Wednesday. 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 Thursday morning, 790,299 tests have returned negative since testing began in February.

On July 15, Gov. Kevin Stitt said he had tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first governor in the country to test positive for the virus. He has since posted video updates of concerning his health and quarantine.

Oklahoma reported its first child death related to the virus on July 12. The child was a 13-year-old daughter of a soldier stationed at Fort Sill.

Shortly after the report of the girl's death, state Superintendent Joy Hofmeister recommended for all Oklahomans to wear face masks to allow the safely reopening of schools in the fall.

On June 30, Stitt wore a face mask and "strongly encouraged" Oklahomans to follow CDC guidelines pertaining to face masks.

More: Gov. Stitt Recommends Wearing Face Masks During Update Concerning COVID-19 In State

On April 28, 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.