482 new positive coronavirus cases reported in Oklahoma with 1 additional death

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma State Department of Health says there are now 11,510 coronavirus cases in Oklahoma since the pandemic began.

There were 482 new positive cases reported since Tuesday.

The state's first positive case was reported on March 6.

OSDH says there is one new coronavirus-related death reported in Oklahoma, bringing the total deaths in the state to 372.

The new is in Garfield County, a female in the 36-49 age group. Her death didn't occur in the past 24 hours.

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Health officials say 1,318 people have been hospitalized due to the coronavirus. More than 286,000 people have tested negative.

OSDH said Wednesday that 8,144 Oklahomans have recovered from COVID-19.

There are 259 new confirmed coronavirus cases in Tulsa County since Tuesday, bringing the county total to 2,742 cases.

For most people, COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness and lead to death.

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