Oklahoma continues to open up following the Chinese coronavirus outbreak.

Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday amended an executive order that allows long-term care facilities, nursing home and other residential care services to begin visitation. Caution is advised, especially for facilities that have had diagnosed cases of coronavirus.

“It is important we take a measured and responsible approach to allowing visitors to our nursing homes and long-term care facilities, just as we did with the rest of our state,” said Stitt. “This guidance will allow us to continue to protect the health and lives of Oklahomans while allowing them to safely resume valuable interactions with their loved ones.”

The state wants visitors to be tested for coronavirus and to wear masks while visiting.

The statistics for Oklahoma as of June 15 include 8,417 confirmed cases with a total of 359 deaths. There are only 149 patients in a hospital and more than 242,000 tests statewide.

The most recent statistics for Tulsa County were 1,653 total cases and 1,059 have recovered. Sixty-two people have died.

Most businesses in Tulsa are now open. 

Last week, Tulsa Parks started reopening facilities, community centers, nature centers, splash pads, playgrounds and basketball courts.