The state reported Wednesday a seventh Covid-19 related death in Washita County.
The most recent death is a male in the 65-plus age group.
Oklahoma is reporting an increase of 2,119 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Of those cases, 224 are reported in the counties served by District 5, according to a news release on Wednesday.
District 5 reported two other deaths, as well. Two Comanche County individuals have been reported as in the 65+ age group, one being female, and one male.
COVID-19 vaccines are being administered in the state of Oklahoma. However, a vaccine is just one part of the solution. It’s important to remember that distributing this vaccine will take time, but we are reassured there is plenty vaccine to go around. Even once you have the vaccine, it is vital that you continue to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 everyone should continue to wear a mask, wash their hands and watch their distance. These actions, in conjunction with the vac cine plan, can make a huge difference in keeping our families and communities safe and healthy in the long term.
Today’s other key points related to COVID-19 include:
- 394,283 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma
- A total of 3,654 deaths across Oklahoma related to COVID-19
- 363,808 Oklahomans have been reported as recovered from COVID-19
- Southwest Oklahoma county health departments have moved to appointment-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics in each county. The new scheduling system can be found at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov. Individuals who sign up will be notified when they can access the appointment schedule based on the group they identified as during the screening process.
COVID-19 CURBSIDE TESTING is available at the local county health department: Kiowa County-Hobart (580) 726-3316