OSDH: 1,117 More Oklahomans Test Positive For COVID-19; 13 Additional Virus-Related Deaths Reported

Thirteen new virus-related deaths and 1,117 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 35,740 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths went up to 536, the state health department said on Thursday.

None of the 13 deaths happened in the last 24 hours, health officials said.

Four people died in Tulsa County; two men and two women all aged 65 or older.

Two people died in Cleveland County; a man and a woman aged 65 or older.

Two people died in McCurtain County; a man and a woman aged 65 or older.

Two men aged 65 or older died in Oklahoma County.

One man aged 65 or older died in Caddo County. One man aged 65 or older died in Mayes County. One man aged 65 or older died in Okmulgee County.

A total of 3,104 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 647 patients currently in the hospital.

So far, 28,411 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 1,025 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, 579,276 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. 

Previous Day's Report: OSDH: 848 More Positive COVID-19 Cases, 14 Additional Virus-Related Deaths Reported

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