COVID-19 UPDATES 5/11/20

As always, I can be reached via email at daniel.pae@okhouse.gov and phone at 405-557-7374.  


HEALTH DEPARTMENT STATUS

• As of this advisory, there are 4,613 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, 3,241 confirmed recovered cases, and 274 deaths in Oklahoma. 
• There are 124 confirmed positive cases in Comanche County and 73 confirmed recovered cases. 
• There have been two people who’ve passed away in Comanche County. 
• In Lawton, there are 103 confirmed positive cases and 62 confirmed recovered cases. 
• Please follow CDC guidelines and the Governor’s executive order. 
• The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) continues to support guidelines from the CDC related to social distancing and personal hygiene. OSDH encourages Oklahomans to stay home, reduce person-to-person contact, wash hands frequently, and avoid touching your face. If you develop symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath or cough, please contact your medical professional or call the COVID-19 call center at 877-215-8336 or 211 for assistance.
• For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.

UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD INCREASING

• Reports of FRAUDULENT unemployment claims are increasing in Oklahoma and nationwide, as bad actors attempt to file false claims on behalf of others.
• If you believe you are a victim of unemployment fraud, please report it at oag.ok.gov/coronavirus-fraud-resources

 
ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS CONTINUE

• More than 1.5 million Oklahomans have received COVID-19 economic impact PAYMENTS from the federal government totaling nearly $2.8 billion. The payments are generally $1,200 per individual.
• Individuals who have NOT received a payment yet may check their eligibility and provide necessary information at irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

 
WEEKLY EPIDEMIOLOGIST REPORT

• The number of positive CASES as a percentage of total performed tests continues to decline, keeping the state in compliance with federal guidelines for reopening, according to the Health Department’s latest weekly epidemiology and tracking report.
• Oklahoma’s COVID-19 rate of prevalence ranks 45th nationally while its death rate ranks 30th, according to the report.
• Over the past week, new CASES rose 18.5% while DEATHS declined 11.6%. Officials attributed the new case increase to improved and expanded testing and tracing.
• The report can be viewed at coronavirus.health.ok.gov/weekly-epidemiology-and-surveillance-report