COVID-19 coronavirus in Oklahoma

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New COVID-19 Cases Increase By 283 In Oklahoma

By • 12 hours ago

Oklahoma health officials report new cases of COVID-19 increased by 283 on Sunday. That's nearly a two percent increase in total reported cases, with the state's total now at 15,928.

No new deaths were reported, as the state's death toll remains flat at 398.

*Note: weekend reporting of cases and deaths is typically very low compared to weekdays.

New COVID-19 Cases Increase By 580 In Oklahoma

By • Jul 4, 2020

Oklahoma health officials report new cases of COVID-19 increased by 580 on Saturday, representing the state's second highest daily increase in COVID-19 infections. That's nearly a four percent increase in total reported cases, with the state's total now at 15,645.

No new deaths were reported, as the state's death toll remains flat at 398.

Coronavirus In Oklahoma: The Latest

By , , , , , , , & • Jul 4, 2020
Jenny Mae Harms / KOSU

KOSU is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in Oklahoma. Bookmark this page for the latest updates.

Oklahoma Records Second Highest Daily Increase In COVID-19 Infections

By • Jul 3, 2020

Oklahoma health officials report new cases of COVID-19 increased by 526 on Friday, representing the state's second highest daily increase in COVID-19 infections. That's a three and a half percent increase in total reported cases, with the state's total now at 15,065.

State Question 802 Passes, Election Coverage and Absentee Ballots

By , & • Jul 3, 2020

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about Oklahomans passing State Question 802 to expand Medicaid in the state, a runoff in the Republican primary between Stephanie Bice and Terry Neece to take on Congresswoman Kendra Horn and Abby Broyles wins the Democratic nomination to take on Senator Jim Inhofe.

Pandemic Isolates Oklahoma Domestic Violence Victims

By • Jul 2, 2020
Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board

Measures taken to escape COVID-19 are making it harder for some domestic violence victims to find safety from their abusers. In addition to being isolated, victims may begin experiencing more severe violence.

Six More Deaths, 427 New COVID-19 Cases In Oklahoma

By • Jul 2, 2020

Oklahoma health officials report six additional Oklahomans have died due to COVID-19, bringing the state's death toll to 395. The deaths reported Thursday include:

14 OU Football Players, Two Staff Members Test Positive For COVID-19

By • Jul 2, 2020

University of Oklahoma football players and staff members were tested for the coronavirus ahead of voluntary workouts on Wednesday.

Of the 111 players tested, seven were positive for COVID-19 and seven more were known to have tested positive previously. Additionally, 72 staff members were also tested, with two found to be positive for COVID-19.

Masks Now Required In Oklahoma County Building Elevators

By • Jul 1, 2020

Oklahoma County Commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to require masks inside the elevators of Oklahoma County facilities. 

The recommendation came from Oklahoma County Emergency Management Director David Barnes, who cited the recent surge in COVID-19 infections. Barnes admitted that it may not be a legally enforceable measure, but he hopes that by having signs stating it is a requirement to wear a mask to be on the elevator will compel people to do so in order to protect others.

New COVID-19 Restrictions For Oklahoma City Bars, Restaurants and Churches

By • Jul 1, 2020
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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt issued new restrictions ahead of the holiday weekend, in an effort to prevent another rise in cases.

In a press conference Wednesday, Holt said the restrictions are targeted based on the places the virus is spreading, according to Oklahoma County contact tracers. Specifically, they address restaurants, bars and venues with theater-style seating, such as churches.

The restrictions take effect Friday, July 3 and last for two weeks. They include the following:

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