According to reports, the corona virus is spiking all across the country and nation. Oklahoma hit a record high on Saturday, reporting 4,507 new confirmed cases in one day. That is a 32 percent increase. Most of the deaths reported were persons over 50 years of age. Monday's totals of 2,197 were a little less but still too high for one day totals. Three hundred two of these cases were reported in Tulsa County. Tulsa County is reporting that the hospitals have no more ICU beds available and statistics show approximately 62 ICU beds available in the state.
As of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, Oklahoma has reported 140,157 active cases and 1,451 deaths. Creek County has a total of 1,889 confirmed cases with 41 deaths. The community of Bristow saw an increase of eight cases in one day, reporting 268 on Monday and 276 cases on Tuesday. Luckily the death total in the community from the virus remains at nine.
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Saturday encouraged Oklahomans to take precautions in a "unified effort" but stopped short of issuing any mandates amid the spike.
Orange is high risk; yellow is moderate risk; and green is low risk. The latest update had 28 Tulsa County zipcodes in orange and four in yellow. With one, 74131, shown in green.
Zip codes in the red, or severe, category included 74134, 74119, 74103, 74104, 74050, 74021, 74033, 74008 and 74011.
State of Oklahoma Confirmed cases are at 140,157, Deaths: 1,451, Hospitalizations: 996 ; Seven-day new case rolling average: 2,049.
United States confirmed cases: 10,111,077, Deaths: 238,256. Worldwide the confirmed cases: 50,591,307, Deaths: 1,258,817.
Studies have shown that mask mandates are effective in slowing transmission of the virus. The CDC and health departments continue to encourage all Oklahomans to wear a mask when social distancing is not possible, especially as we head into the holiday season where small gatherings will be taking place.”
The CDC has most recently recommended that individuals wear masks “anywhere they will be around other people.” The virus has to be contained and we all need to do our part not only to save our life but the lives of others.