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270 Deaths, 4,490 Positive COVID-19 Cases In Oklahoma

Four more Oklahomans have died due to COVID-19, increasing the state's death toll to 270. Two of the deaths occurred in the past 24 hours, while the others died between May 6-7. The deaths reported Saturday include:

  • One in Delaware County, a male in the 65 and older age group.
  • One in Oklahoma County, a female in the 50-64 age group.
  • One in Pittsburg County, a male in the 65 and older age group.
  • One in Washington County, a male in the 50-64 age group.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed that total positive cases of the coronavirus in the state now stand at 4,490, an increase of 66 cases from Friday. That's a one and a half percent increase in total reported cases.
The state has performed 95,869 tests to date.

Ryan LaCroix is the Director of Content and Audience Development for KOSU.
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