Oklahoma saw four more flu-related deaths this week, according to the Oklahoma State Health Department.
As The Oklahoman reports, that brings the statewide total for flu deaths since last September up to 68. The state has also seen more than 2,100 Oklahomans hospitalized due to influenza since the beginning of this flu season. The most recent deaths occurred in Oklahoma, Cherokee, Kay, and Tulsa counties.
Of the 68 reported deaths, 59 were citizens over the age of 65. Six were between the ages of 18 and 49, and the other three were children.
Oklahomans are urged, as always, to wash hands frequently and cover your mouth with your sleeve or a tissue when you sneeze. If you’re sick, stay home—don’t try to work. And avoid close contact with others who are sick.
