OSDH: 650 New COVID-19 Cases, 14 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported

Fourteen new virus-related deaths and 650 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 54,172 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of deaths increased to 744, the state health department said on Tuesday.

None of the 14 deaths reported happened in the last 24 hours.

Five men aged 65 or older died in Rogers County.

Two people died in Canadian County; a man aged 50 to 64 and a woman aged 65 or older.

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

One man aged 65 or older died in Cherokee County. One woman aged 50 to 64 died in Oklahoma County. One woman aged 65 or older died in Payne County.

One man aged 65 or older died in Pushmataha County. One woman aged 50 to 64 died in Tulsa County.

Health officials said there are 7,912 active cases in the state.

A total of 4,527 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 553 Oklahomans currently in the hospital.

So far, 45,516 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 856 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, 776,659 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: 357 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported, OSDH Reports

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