Oklahoma coronavirus cases rise to 429, now 16 deaths

Oklahoma State Department of Health on Sunday reported one ditional death due to coronavirus and 52 new cases statewide.

re are w 429 confirmed cases in 44 of state’s 77 counties and 16 deaths in seven separate counties, according to health department.

number of cases is up from 377 on Saturday and number of deaths rose from 15.

newest death is an Oklahoma County man d 50-64, health department said. Deaths are also reported in Cleveland, Tulsa, Pawnee, Wagoner, Sequoyah and Creek counties.

number of counties affected increased by four and counties were virus is confirmed must comply with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s “Safer at Home” order on Tuesday that n-essential businesses in counties with COVID-19 cases temporarily suspend services until April 16.

Stores such as groceries stores remain open.

For most people, new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.