CN)—18 more virus-related deaths, including an Enid man aged 65 or older, and 867 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Thursday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The health department said 13,336 cases are considered active in the state, with 571 people currently hospitalized in the state for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new daily cases reported was 811.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
02.26.21
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Cases |
423,023 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date |
3,077,988 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date |
3,474,706 |
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Acute Care OSDH Licensed Facility Hospitalizations |
526 |
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Other Types of Facilities Hospitalizations |
45 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
23,879 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
4,320 |
*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 2021-02-26 at 7:00 a.m.
There have been 7569 positive COVID-19 cases, and 77 deaths in Garfield County. 6689 of those cases and 69 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 1975 cases, Alfalfa 1147, Blaine County is at 992 cases, Major 937, and Grant 534.
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YW)--Green yard waste collection in Enid will transition to the spring and summer schedule beginning April 5. Residents are reminded to place the green polycart container containing yard waste at the curb, and at least four feet away from other containers, parked vehicles, street lampposts, trees, mailboxes and other obstructions, no later than 7:30 a.m. on Mondays. The city-issued green polycarts are used for yard waste such as leaves, twigs and grass. Because yard waste is placed in a different field for composting, the green polycarts will not be emptied if they contain household trash. Green polycarts may be purchased for a one-time fee of $60, which will be charged to the resident’s water bill after they receive the container. Those who wish to obtain a polycart or an additional polycart can contact Solid Waste Services at (580) 616-7300. For additional information on the guidelines, go to www.Enid.org/yardwaste.
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TV)--Teachers and staff at all schools in Garfield County can attend a COVID-19 vaccination event Saturday. School employees will receive their first shot of the vaccine during appointments between 8:00 a.m. and noon in the former Big Lots location at Oakwood Mall, the site of the county Health Department’s daily vaccination clinic. The Health Department will schedule another clinic four weeks later at the mall for county teachers and staff to receive their required second booster shot. Garfield County Health Department staff said enough vaccines are available for this pod, and EPS nurses will assist with administering the shots.
Statewide signups to receive the COVID vaccine is underway for all school staff, including teachers, substitutes and any direct-contact employees, as well as Oklahoma residents of any age with comorbidities.
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WP)--The City of Enid Engineering Department has scheduled a presentation for interested business owners, property owners, and residents on the waterline construction along East Randolph between North Washington and North 7th Street. The presentation will be held in the Benson Ballroom at the Stride Bank Center at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday and will cover the projects progress and schedule.
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