38 more COVID-19 deaths, more than 1,100 new positive cases reported in Oklahoma Share Updated: 1:00 PM CST Feb 25, 2021 KOCO Staff Share Updated: 1:00 PM CST Feb 25, 2021
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Show Transcript DEPARTMENT PUTTING OUT A WARNING AS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS MORE OKLAHOMA’S BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE. THEY SAY THEY HAVE RECEIVED REPORTS OF A SCAM A PEOPLE ASKING FOR A CREDIT CARD NUMBER IN ORDER TO GET A VACCINE APPOINTMENT. THEY SAY COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 1:00 PM CST Feb 25, 2021 KOCO Staff The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday reported 1,146 new COVID-19 cases across the state, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 422,156.According to the health department, 811 is Thursday s 7-day rolling average for the number of new cases reported.Thirty-eight additional deaths were reported Thursday. Here
Oklahoma has seen a dramatic drop in new COVID-19 cases.But is this drop in new cases due to people staying home and winter weather, or is it a trend in the right direction?“We’re seeing great trends. In Oklahoma, there’s been over five weeks we’ve seen a decreased instance rate,” said Dr. Aaron Wendelboe, epidemiologist and professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health.Doctors and health experts said the state’s cases have dropped greatly, and Oklahoma has even hit a milestone.“Of being under 20 cases per 100,000,” Wendelboe said.According to health experts, Oklahoma is back down to where the state was in mid-June, with the positivity rate being about 12.6%. Oklahoma City, however, is at 7.5%.“We’re seeing similar trends in decreases in hospitalizations and deaths,” Wendelboe said.“Thankfully, you hear some good news today. The hospitalized patients in Oklahoma are now in the 600 range,” said Patti Davis, president of the Oklahoma Ho
The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday reported 1,146 new COVID-19 cases across the state, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 422,156.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday reported 1,146 new COVID-19 cases across the state, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 422,156.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday reported 1,146 new COVID-19 cases across the state, bringing the total cumulative number of the state’s positive cases to 422,156.