Kendrick said he had doubts that the reduction in new cases of COVID-19 was the result of ongoing vaccinations. Approximately 32,000 of the nearly 3 million oklahoma over 18s received the first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
From Monday to Wednesday, the state reported between 1,500 and 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 a day – a dramatic drop from the previous week. From January 13 to Sunday, the state reported between 3,000 and 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day.
The drop in infections coincides with a recent drop in hospitalizations from the state record of 1,926 patients with COVID hospitalized on January 9.
Reporter Carmen Forman covers the state government, politics and the pandemic COVID-19 for The Oklahoman. Send story tips to [email protected] or connect on Twitter with @CarmenMForman. Support the work of Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a print or digital subscription today at oklahoman.com/subscribe.