The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has issued the following situation update about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma:

As of this advisory, there are 49 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.

The State of Oklahoma has established a partnership with Diagnostic Labs of Oklahoma (DLO) that will allow for increased testing capacity. Yesterday, 300 testing kits were sent to DLO’s facility in Dallas for completion.

OSDH, in partnership with the Governor’s office, will release hospital data pursuant to Executive Order 2020-07 issued on Sunday, March 15 later today. At this time, 92% of hospitals in Oklahoma have delivered the requested data to OSDH.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health recommends individuals work diligently to flatten the curve by practicing social distancing guidelines. OSDH recommends individuals stay home as much as possible.