Tuesday, April 14, 2020

SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19

MEDIA ADVISORY
2020 Media Advisory


FOR RELEASE:
April 14, 2020

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Shelley Zumwalt
Shelley.Zumwalt@omes.ok.gov

 

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SITUATION UPDATE: COVID-19

  • As of this advisory, there are 2,184 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. 
  • There are nine additional deaths:
    • One in Tulsa County, a female in the 65 and older age group.
    • One in Major County, a female in the 18-35 age group.
    • One in Mayes County, a male in the 65 and older age group.
    • One in Pittsburg County, a male in the 65 and older age group. 
    • One in Pontotoc County, a male in the 65 and older age group.
    • One in Rogers County, a male in the 65 and older age group. 
    • One in Wagoner County, a female in the 65 and older age group. 
    • One in Washington County, a female in the 65 and older age group.
    • One in Osage County, a female in the 65 and older age group. 
  • There are 108 total deaths in the state.
  • The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has established a task force, including nurses and epidemiologists, to work with long term care facilities through onsite consultation, assessment and training to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in facilities. The agency also is distributing shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE) to facilities. 
  • OSDH continues to work with hospitals to prepare for a surge to the medical system in the coming weeks. 
  • For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.

COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results

Confirmed Positive Cases 2,184
*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens  26,085
*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date 28,225
Total Cumulative Hospitalizations 488
Deaths 108

 

*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. 

Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health.
*As of 2020-04-14 at 7:00 a.m.


Detailed case statistics are published on the website. Click here for more information.

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