Positive Coronavirus tests up to 12 in Oklahoma

(TULSA, Okla.) UPDATE 3: The total number of Oklahoma residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus rose to 10 Monday. This brought the total number of positive tests in Oklahoma to 12, in addition to two out-of-state residents testing positive earlier this week. One resident tested positive in Canadian County, another tested positive in Oklahoma County. UPDATE 2: The total number of Oklahoma residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus rose to 8 Sunday evening. This brought the total number of positive tests in Oklahoma to 10, in addition to two out-of-state residents testing positive earlier this week. The latest resident to test positive for Coronavirus is from Kay County. UPDATE 1: OSDH released further details regarding Coronavirus testing in Oklahoma Sunday morning: COVID-19 Cases by County Cleveland 1 Jackson 1 Oklahoma 1 Payne 1 Tulsa 3 Totaling 7 cases confirmed in Oklahomans We’re told county health officials are working with each case to determine close contacts and any further need for testing. Also, the CDC is no longer confirming presumptive positive cases. All positive cases reported in the Oklahoma State Department of Health public health laboratory will stand as confirmed. Officials said they will continue to work with health care providers and are testing individuals who are recommended for testing by a provider. The COVID-19 hotline is open Sunday from Noon-6 p.m. The number is 877-215-8336. ORIGINAL STORY: The number of positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) test results grew to 9 by the end of the week, according to the latest information from state officials. 139 people have been tested, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health website: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov The website said the information was last updated on Friday at 11:52 p.m. The number of tests includes 9 positive or presumptive positives in the state of Oklahoma: 4 confirmed positives 3 presumptive positives of Oklahoma residents 2 presumptive positives of out of state residents 12 pending results 118 negative results VNN reached out to OSDH to see if an updated number was available for Sunday but have not heard back. OSDH said they have activated the Incident Command System to stand ready with a multitude of statewide and national partners to treat and minimize further spread. Officials said people with a fever, cough or shortness of breath should contact a primary care physician or public health professional who can then recommend a test for COVID-19 if necessary. Clinicians may recommend testing for other respiratory illnesses, including flu. People without insurance can call 211 for community resources. Officials said OSDH has also authorized hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living centers, adult day care centers, jails and detention centers to restrict visitors as they deem necessary to protect those they serve. They remind people to avoid people who are sick, wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Walmart took steps to combat the spread of the virus on Sunday by decreasing open times at 24-hour stores to 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Representatives said that would allow them time to clean and disinfect their stores, as well as restock them following incidents of shortages in items like toilet paper and canned goods nationwide.