OSDH: 80 More Oklahomans Test Positive For Coronavirus; 5 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported

OSDH: 80 More Oklahomans Test Positive For Coronavirus; 5 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported

Saturday, May 30th 2020, 11:07 am

By: News 9, News On 6


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Five more virus-related deaths were reported and 80 more Oklahomans tested positive for coronavirus since Friday, according to daily numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.


A total of 6,418 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and 334 total virus-related deaths were reported, the state health department said on Saturday. 5,435 total Oklahomans have recovered from the virus.

There are five additional deaths; none occurred in the past 24 hours, all died between May 23 and May 28.

  1. One in Oklahoma County, a female in the 65 and older age group.
  2. Three in Tulsa County, two males in the 65 and older age group and one female in the 65 and older age group.
  3. One in McCurtain County, a female in the 65 and older age group.


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. 

Related: 41 More Oklahomans Test Positive For Coronavirus; 4 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported, OSDH Says

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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