Oklahoma COVID-19 Data – Updated

Mike Seals - April 1, 2020 1:08 pm

  • As of this advisory, there are 719 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Greer County has been added to the list of counties now required to come into compliance with Governor Kevin Stitt’s “Safer at Home” executive order that calls for non-essential businesses in counties with COVID-19 cases to temporarily suspend services until April 16.
  • There are an additional seven deaths:
    • Three in Oklahoma County, a female in the 50-64 age group and a male and female older than 65.
    • One in Greer County, a female older than 65.
    • One in Kay County, a male older than 65.
    • One in Mayes County, a male in the 50-64 age group.
    • One in Osage County, a male older than 65.
  • There are 30 total deaths in the state.
  • Drive-thru testing sites (no appointment necessary) open today, Thursday and Friday:
    • Woodward from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodward County Event Center.
    • Altus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Western Oklahoma State College.
    • Lawton from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Urgent Care Clinic, 3811 W. Gore.
    • Kay County Health Department
  • Kay County Health Department
    • When: Monday thru Friday by appointment only
      Where: 433 Fairview Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601
      Contact: (580) 762-1641
    • COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only.
    • Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for vulnerable populations and those showing COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
    • Instructions for drive-thru services will be provided at the time the appointment is made. Photo ID required.
  • Criteria for testing at drive-thru testing sites:
    •  Must be 18 or older
    •  Only one specimen per household
    • Have not had close contact (within 6 ft.) of someone who has tested positive in past 14 days
    • Currently experiencing fever (>100.4 degrees F) AND cough or shortness of breath.
  • Testing is also available at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a physician referral and by appointment only.
  • REMINDER: Governor Stitt’s “Safer at Home” order includes the following guidelines for all 77 counties until April 30:
    • No gatherings in groups larger than 10 people.
    • People age 65 or older or those with a compromised immune system must shelter at home.
    • On both statewide and municipal levels, individuals can still leave for essential errands such as to grocery stores or pharmacies. Please call 2-1-1 or visit covidresources.ok.gov for resources and information.
  • For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.

COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results

Positive (In-State)

719

Positive (Out-of-State)

2

Negative*

1,248

Hospitalizations

219

Deaths

30

 

*Negative testing results are only from the State Public Health Laboratory and do not include private laboratory negative results.

Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health.


*As of 2020-04-01 at 7:00 a.m.

 

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