Oklahoma health officials reported 8,449 new cases of the Chinese coronavirus in the week of July 3-9 with 52 newly recorded deaths. Oklahoma is averaging 1,207 new cases a day, 8,449 per week, with 16,591 active cases as of July 13.

“One of the best things you can do if you are symptomatic is to test and stay home,” said Keith Reed, Commissioner of Health. “Taking these precautions will help reduce community transmission. Additionally, there are tools available you can choose to use to protect yourself including good handwashing, testing, vaccination and wearing a mask in high-risk areas. Effective treatments are also available, including antiviral medications and antibody treatment.”

Oklahoma has had 1,092,706 cases (up to July 9) with 14,525 deaths attributed to the coronavirus. In terms of vaccination, 46.5% of Oklahoma men had at least one dose and 46.1% were “fully vaccination.” Among state women, 53.3% had at least one dose while 53.8% were fully vaccinated.

Oklahoma has 4,954,897 doses administered with 2,244,114 with at least one dose and 1,903,944 “fully vaccinated.”

In Tulsa County, 83.2% of the population over age 5 have had at least one dose. Oklahoma County has the highest percentage at 90.1%.

Oklahoma ranks as No. 22 out of all the 50 states and the District of Columbia in cases (per 100,000 population) and No. 11 in the cumulative death rate.

County health departments, Oklahoma State Department of Health mobile wellness units, major retail pharmacies, local pharmacies, urgent care clinics and doctors have access to tests for the Chinese coronavirus.

Testing sites in Tulsa County include some Walmart locations; some CVS locations, Access Medical Care, Morton Comprehensive Health Services, Med Express, MedWise Urgent Care Center, Community Health Connection, Regional Medical Laboratory, NOHS Medical Clinic, Arc Diagnostics, Curative and Full Spectrum Testing plus others.