Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[dankrutka]

We're all in a race with the more transmissible and deadly variant identified in the UK. We're actually winning the race right now, but that's not guaranteed to continue. It's really sad to think of all the people that are going to die just before they could get the vaccine or chose to risk their lives because of vaccine hesitancy or misinformation.

[Pete]

491 new cases today; 7-day rolling average 467.

42 additional deaths reported; 7-day rolling average 38.0.

Hospitalizations are 254 (-12).

ICU is 66 (-17).

[d-usa]

And thanks to our many Tribes, all Oklahomans are now eligible for vaccination.

[Canoe]

We're all in a race with the more transmissible and deadly variant identified in the UK. We're actually winning the race right now, but that's not guaranteed to continue. It's really sad to think of all the people that are going to die just before they could get the vaccine or chose to risk their lives because of vaccine hesitancy or misinformation.

Do you see the higher dead per positive covid test as a function of the new strains or as a function of the change in the testing protocol? I think it could be either or both, but which is the primary factor in your estimation?

[Pete]

I know bars and restaurants really need the income but the fact that today turned so lousy outside will severely tamp down a bunch of big St. Patrick's Day bashes and hopefully reduce the risk of today becoming a super-spreader event in OKC.

[soonerguru]

I know bars and restaurants really need the income but the fact that today turned so lousy outside will severely tamp down a bunch of big St. Patrick's Day bashes and hopefully reduce the risk of today becoming a super-spreader event in OKC.

Good. Oklahoma is among the top states in vaccinations...so far. About 23% have had at least one dose. Texas is at 19% for comparison, Kansas 21%. We appear to be among the top 10 states in that category.

However, as you pointed out in another thread, that could all change here if we start seeing hesitancy and misinformation dominate among those yet vaccinated.

So, as good as we are doing, 3/4 of our citizens here are still vulnerable to infection. It is a race against the clock, and human stupidity.

[Bill Robertson]

Do you see the higher dead per positive covid test as a function of the new strains or as a function of the change in the testing protocol? I think it could be either or both, but which is the primary factor in your estimation?

Not answering for dankrutka and I hope he answers too. But just my 2 cents worth. As of yesterday the CDC variant log shows no confirmed cases of the UK variant in Oklahoma. So I would think the higher death rate is just fact that OSDH changed to reporting the CDC death numbers instead of only OSDH investigated/confirmed COVID deaths.

[Pete]

559 new cases today; 7-day rolling average 447.

34 additional deaths reported; 7-day rolling average 30.1.

Hospitalizations are 253 (-1).

ICU is 71 (+5).

[OkiePoke]

Good. Oklahoma is among the top states in vaccinations...so far. About 23% have had at least one dose. Texas is at 19% for comparison, Kansas 21%. We appear to be among the top 10 states in that category.

However, as you pointed out in another thread, that could all change here if we start seeing hesitancy and misinformation dominate among those yet vaccinated.

So, as good as we are doing, 3/4 of our citizens here are still vulnerable to infection. It is a race against the clock, and human stupidity.

Oklahoma is tied for 12th @ 24.7% w/ one shot
Oklahoma is tied at 14th @ 13.5% fully vaccinated

Lot's of different stats to share, but this one is concerning.

Oklahoma (43)
Doses distributed to state: 2,132,425
Doses administered: 1,519,597
Percentage of distributed vaccines that have been administered: 71.26

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...-in-your-state

[dankrutka]

Per the CDC, 1 million Oklahomans (25.3%) have at least one dose of a vaccine. Incredible.

[David]

Top ten state! Stitt has been playing the long game.

[TheTravellers]

The First Big Study On COVID-19 Reinfection Is Here. Here's What It Means.

[OkiePoke]

Top ten state! Stitt has been playing the long game.

Not sure where you are getting top ten?

[David]

Not sure where you are getting top ten?

I was fudging the numbers a little for humor's sake.

[Bill Robertson]

Per the CDC, 1 million Oklahomans (25.3%) have at least one dose of a vaccine. Incredible.

I wonder, but am not going to guess, how many non-vaccinated people have natural antibodies currently. Those people still need to get the shots but at least for now they should be about the same as at least having the first shot.

[OkiePoke]

I wonder, but am not going to guess, how many non-vaccinated people have natural antibodies currently. Those people still need to get the shots but at least for now they should be about the same as at least having the first shot.

Oklahoma has/had about 434k cases. It is hard to tell how many people have both been vaccinated and have already had Covid.

I received my first shot and have already had Covid.

[FighttheGoodFight]

I wonder, but am not going to guess, how many non-vaccinated people have natural antibodies currently. Those people still need to get the shots but at least for now they should be about the same as at least having the first shot.

Our total number of cases times two.

[BoulderSooner]

I wonder, but am not going to guess, how many non-vaccinated people have natural antibodies currently. Those people still need to get the shots but at least for now they should be about the same as at least having the first shot.

lots of them have no need "to get the shots"

[HangryHippo]

lots of them have no need "to get the shots"

You continue to be a worthless poster on this subject. It’s inexcusable.

[Bill Robertson]

You continue to be a worthless poster on this subject. It’s inexcusable.

Agreed. I had the virus in April and again in November. I got an appointment just as soon as my group opened up. Everyone needs to get the vaccine and any boosters that come along.

[Pete]

416 new cases today; 7-day rolling average 446.

29 additional reported deaths; 7-day rolling average 26.7.

Hospitalizations are 235 (-18).

ICU is 65 (-6).

[Bill Robertson]

I'm glad that deaths have been back in the range of when OKDH was reporting only confirmed numbers.

[Bill Robertson]

Also, today's 416 new cases were out of almost 12,000 test results reported. Things are looking good right now.

[mugofbeer]

And from what l am being told by my OKC relatives about my covid-ill sibling, it warrants saying the level of knowledge and skill of medical personnel treating covid is far better than a year ago. He is a very poor candidate to get covid and had been on the rapid decline but is now getting better every day.

[catch22]

Glad to hear he is recovering, hoping that trend accelerates and he is healthy soon.