OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - There are 225 new coronavirus cases in Oklahoma but no additional deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Saturday.
There have been at least 8,073 confirmed cases and 359 deaths in the state, up from 7,848 cases reported Friday. The actual number of people who have contracted a virus is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.
A total of 6,495 Oklahoma residents have recovered from the illness, according to the department.
Health officials on Friday warned of a spike in coronavirus cases in the Tulsa linked to indoor events and urged people attending such gatherings to take precautions. The warning comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled campaign rally in the city.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks. But for others, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, the highly contagious virus can cause severe symptoms and be fatal. The vast majority of people recover.
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