OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State Department of Health has disbanded a specialized unit that responds to public health emergencies as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow.
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Oklahoma medical group leader renews call for mask mandate
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association is renewing the group’s call for a statewide mask mandate as the number of people hospitalized due to the coronavirus has reached record levels.
COVID-19: Tulsa County resident one of two deaths reported; statewide toll reaches 1,173
Tulsa County reported 126 new cases Monday to bring the county’s seven-day average to 170.
COVID-19: Tulsa County resident is among two whose deaths were reported Monday; statewide toll reaches 1,173
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Oklahoma COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high
The number of hospitalizations due to the coronavirus dipped on Sunday but still remained high as the number of reported cases increased by 796 and deaths rose by 3, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
COVID-19: 796 more cases, 3 more deaths in state reported Sunday
The death toll in the state rose to 1,171.
Public health officials evaluating COVID-19 impact say transparency is critical to determine hospital bed capacity
Oklahoma has broken the overall COVID-19 hospitalization record seven of the past 10 weekdays the state has reported that data.
Oklahoma virus hospitalizations remain near record high
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The number of hospitalizations due to the coronavirus remained near a record high in Oklahoma on Saturday while the number of reported cases increased by 1,195 and deaths rose by 14, according to the Oklahoma State…
Public Health Lab employees shocked to find out lab is moving to Stillwater
More than 65 employees work at the state lab which handles a large chunk of COVID-19 testing and all newborn screening tests, the blood test used to find if babies might have certain hidden genetic disorders.
COVID-19: Deaths continue to surge as Oklahoma reports 14 more fatalities and 1,195 new cases
The Oklahoma State Department of Health weekly executive order report indicates that cases have risen by 15% and deaths surged by 16% since Oct. 9. Over the last 14 days, Oklahoma has seen deaths spike by 24% and cases increase…