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24 additional virus-related deaths and 3,225 new confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state since Wednesday, according to daily figures released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
A total of 187,567 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 in confirmed tests and the total number of deaths increased on Friday according to the state’s health department.
The health department said 32,894 cases are considered active in the state.
So far 152,969 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with an additional 3,624 cases considered recovered since Wednesday. Health officials said cured means the patient has not been hospitalized or died and 14 days have passed since symptoms or report first appeared.
As of Wednesday morning, 1,848,563 tests have returned negative since testing began in February.
Click here to view the state’s COVID-19 data.
On September 8, the state’s health department said it had started the transition to include antigen test results in the state’s data collection and reporting system. A positive antigen test result is considered a “probable” case, while a positive molecular test result is considered a “confirmed” case.
The antigen test is a quick test that can be done in less than an hour. Molecular tests usually take days before results are available.
On July 15, Governor 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 regarding his health and quarantine.
Oklahoma reported its first child death from the virus on July 12. The child was the 13-year-old daughter of a soldier stationed at Fort Sill.
Shortly after the girl’s death was reported, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister recommended that all Oklahomians wear masks to allow schools to reopen safely in the fall.
On June 30, Stitt wore a face mask and “strongly encouraged” Oklahomans to follow CDC guidelines for face masks.
More: Governor Stitt recommends wearing face masks during ongoing COVID-19 update
On April 28, Stitt said anyone wishing to take a COVID-19 test could do so even if they were not showing symptoms.
Related: Governor Stitt presents state coronavirus figures to show Oklahoma is ready to reopen
The state’s health department is advising anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 such as shortness of breath, fever, or cough to stay home and limit person-to-person engagement.
Previous day: 1,349 new cases of COVID-19, 8 additional virus-linked deaths reported by public health officials
The state’s coronavirus hotline is 877-215-8336 or 211. For a list of coronavirus (COVID-19) links and resources, click here.
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