Oklahoma surpasses 2,000 coronavirus cases, nears 100 deaths

number of Oklahomans with coronavirus has surpassed 2,000 and number of deaths due to COVID-19 w stands at 99, Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Monday.

re are w at least 2,069 cases, up from 1,970 reported Sunday while number of deaths rose by three. department reports 80 of deaths were people 65 or older, and 14 are in 50 to 64 group.

For most people, 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.

Oklahoma State Department of Health has forecast peak of virus to be about April 21 with more than 900 people hospitalized, and more than 450 in intensive care. forecast says department expects about 9,300 total cases by May 1 with 469 deaths due to COVID-19.

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