Health Officials Report 765 More COVID-19 Cases, 13 Additional Virus-Related Deaths In Okla.

Health Officials Report 765 More COVID-19 Cases, 13 Additional Virus-Related Deaths In Okla.

Tuesday, August 11th 2020, 11:02 am

By: LeighAnne Manwarren


Thirteen new virus-related deaths and 765 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Monday, according to daily numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

A total of 44,728 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths went up to 618, the state health department said on Tuesday.

Out of the 13 deaths, three happened in the last 24 hours.

Three deaths happened in Oklahoma County; a woman and two men aged 65 or older died.

Two women aged 65 or older died in Canadian County.

One woman aged 65 or older died in Caddo County. One woman aged 65 or older died in Carter County. One man aged 50 to 64 died in Cleveland County.

One man aged 65 or older died in Craig County. One woman aged 65 or older died in Delaware County. One man aged 65 or older died in Pittsburg County.

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

The state health department said 6,917 Oklahomans are considered active COVID-19 cases.

A total of 3,760 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 530 patients currently in the hospital.

So far, 37,193 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 815 more cases considered recovered since Monday. 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 Tuesday morning, 669,507 tests have returned negative since testing began in February.

Click here to view the state's COVID-19 data.

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. 

Related: OSDH: 397 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 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.

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