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The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 141 active COVID-19 cases and three more deaths in Pittsburg County on March 9. More information from OSDH can be found in the
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OSDH shifts reporting of COVID-19 cases
The Shawnee News-Star
Reports on the state s COVID-19-related deaths have been stalled at the same number (4,534) for nearly a week not because no deaths are occurring, but because the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has adjusted the way it s confirming results.
The state s active cases continue to decline regarding COVID-19, but now Oklahoma residents won t be able to see much of the information previously provided over the past year.
On Wednesday, March 3, OSDH altered how it reported its daily COVID-19 Situation Updates.
“Today we are changing the way we report COVID-19 deaths in an effort to show a more timely picture of the disease’s impact in Oklahoma,” the report reads. “Moving forward, we will include the Provisional Death Count provided by CDC/NCHS in the daily Situation Update reports.”
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 150 active COVID-19 cases in Pittsburg County on March 8. More information from OSDH can be found in the story.