OSDH: 113 More Oklahomans Test Positive For Coronavirus, 2 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported

Two more virus-related deaths were reported and 113 more Oklahomans tested positive for coronavirus since Tuesday, according to daily numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

A total of 6,805 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and 341 total virus-related deaths were reported, the state health department said Wednesday.

The two deaths happened between May 28 and May 31.

One man aged 65 or older in Adair County. One man aged 65 or older in Texas County.

A total of 1,003 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 136 patients currently in the hospital.

So far, 5,711 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 112 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 201,047 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 health officials and Stitt said the coronavirus data was trending downward and was safe to proceed to phase 3 of the reopening plan on June 1.

More: Oklahoma To Begin Phase 3 Of 'Open Up & Recover Safely' Plan

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. 

Related: 119 More Oklahomans Test Positive For Coronavirus, 5 Virus-Related Deaths Reported, Health Officials Say

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.