April 16, 2020
By News Director Jared Atha
Most of the numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region have gone unchanged when compared to Wednesday.
According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, as of 11:20 a.m. Thursday, statewide there has been an increase of 94 cases in the state, with 2,357 confirmed cases.
Locally Greer County remained at 50, Jackson County has 6, Custer County remains with 7 and Kiowa County has 2.
Washita and Roger Mills Counties are still without a case of COVID-19.
8 more deaths in the state have been linked to COVID-19, bringing the state death count to 131.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
Figures provided by the department show at least one case in 64 of the state’s 77 counties and deaths in 29 counties.
Each of the eight latest deaths, and 108 total, are among people 65-or older.
Also Thursday, Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the activation of 175 members of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard this week to support the state response to the spread of the virus.
The soldiers and airmen will provide and restock personal protective equipment and tests as part of their duties, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Another 35 Guard members are currently working at the state’s Strategic National Stockpile where the equipment is stored.
