CN)—52 more virus-related deaths, including three Enid people, and 2,119 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Tuesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The Enid deaths were a woman aged 36 to 49, a woman aged 50 to 64 and a man aged 65 or older. Wednesday’s reported deaths also included a woman aged 65 or older who died in Grant County. The health department said 26,821 cases are considered active in the state, with 1143 people currently hospitalized for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new daily cases reported was 2,168.

 

                                                       COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results

                                                                           02.03.21

 

Cases	394,283
*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date	2,838,989
*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date	3,213,657
Acute Care OSDH Licensed Facility Hospitalizations	1,048
Other Types of Facilities Hospitalizations	95
Total Cumulative Hospitalizations	22,167
Total Cumulative Deaths	3,654

 

*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. As a result, counts are subject to change. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health. As of 2021-02-03 at 7:00 a.m.

 

There have been 7053 positive COVID-19 cases, and 63 deaths in Garfield County. 6217 of those cases and 58 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 1865 cases, Alfalfa 1106, Major 900, Blaine County is at 921 cases, and Grant 504.

           

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CC)--The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners Tuesday night appropriated an additional $500,000 to the Street and Alley fund for concrete repairs. The new allocation brings the year’s funding for the concrete program to $1.1 million. Also on Tuesday night, commissioners allocated an additional $200,000 for Enid Regional Development Alliance’s COVID-19 relief grant program in order to include entrepreneurs who hadn’t qualified for initial relief funds totaling $200,000. Applications for the added entrepreneurship grants are due Feb. 12, and awards will be announced Feb. 26.

 

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LC)—Beginning today the eastbound outside lane of Garriott, just east of Cleveland, will be closed to traffic. The closure will allow crews to work on the stormwater utilities in this area and is expected to last approximately one week. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted traffic control signs and to drive with caution in this area during this effort. 

 

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VP)--The Oklahoma State Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine scheduler portal is now available for pre-registration. The department launched the COVID-19 vaccine scheduler portal to notify Oklahomans when they’re eligible to receive the vaccine and provide more information on how to schedule an appointment. Oklahomans can visit this portal at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov, but appointment scheduling will not be available until Thursday. Health officials said currently only Oklahomans who are 65 and older, health care workers and/or first responders will be able to schedule appointments. As the state advances in its phased approach to vaccine distribution, the system will notify and allow individuals in additional priority groups and phases the opportunity to schedule their appointment.

 

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