Editors Note: This version has amended changes to drive-thru testing sites.
*As of this advisory, there are 719 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Greer County has been added to the list of counties now required to come into compliance with Governor Kevin Stitt’s “Safer at Home” executive order that calls for non-essential businesses in counties with COVID-19 cases to temporarily suspend services until April 16.
*There are an additional seven deaths:
*Three in Oklahoma County, a female in the 50-64 age group and a male and female older than 65.
* One in Greer County, a female older than 65.
* One in Kay County, a male older than 65.
* One in Mayes County, a male in the 50-64 age group.
* One in Osage County, a male older than 65.
*There are 30 total deaths in the state.
*Drive-thru testing sites (no appointment necessary) open today, Thursday and Friday:
* Woodward from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodward County Event Center.
* Altus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Western Oklahoma State College.
* Lawton from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Urgent Care Clinic, 3811 W. Gore.
*Criteria for testing at drive-thru testing sites:
* Must be 18 or older
* Only one specimen per household
* Have not had close contact (within 6 ft.) of someone who has tested positive in past 14 days
* Currently experiencing fever (>100.4 degrees F) AND cough or shortness of breath.
*Testing is also available at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a physician referral and by appointment only.
*REMINDER: Governor Stitt’s “Safer at Home” order includes the following guidelines for all 77 counties until April 30:
* No gatherings in groups larger than 10 people.
* People age 65 or older or those with a compromised immune system must shelter at home.
* On both statewide and municipal levels, individuals can still leave for essential errands such as to grocery stores or pharmacies. Please call 2-1-1 or visit covidresources.ok.gov for resources and information.
*For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.
