Oklahoma now reporting 2,894 cases of COVID-19, new resources available for WIC and those looking to quit smoking

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As of Wednesday, there are 2,894 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. 

There are six additional deaths; two occurred in the past 24 hours and the others died between April 5-April 20: One in Caddo County, a female in the age group of 65 and older; One in Cleveland County, a male in the 65 and older age group; One in Cotton County, a female in the age group of 65 and older; One in Rogers County, a male in the 65 and older age group; One in Washington County, a male in the 65 and older age group; One in Pittsburg County, a female in the 65 and older age group. There are 170 total deaths in the state.

A list of COVID-19 testing sites in the state can be found here.

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For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.

Families may now qualify for WIC with recent changes in their household.

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If you or someone you know could benefit from the WIC program, complete pass along the online application. Apply online for the WIC program: https://osdhcfhs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4UyhKlxQZFtzm2V

There’s never been a better time to quit tobacco.

Research links tobacco, vaping and marijuana use to an increasing number of severe and fatal COVID-19 cases.

Visit the redesigned OKHelpline.com to find the FREE services and support tobacco users need to quit in an easier way. Plus, get important information on COVID-19 and tobacco use. Check it out: https://okhelpline.com/covid-19-and-smoking/

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