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The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported six more influenza-blamed deaths Thursday morning.
The department says Oklahoma has seen a total of 14 deaths and 611 hospitalizations since Sept. 30. That includes the 16 hospitalizations recorded between Jan. 16 and Thursday.
The number of hospitalizations has already surpassed last year's total of 316.
In Tulsa County, the department reported 188 hospitalizations; the highest number of hospitalizations for this flu season.
Tulsa County also recorded three flu deaths, while Creek, Mayes, Muskogee, and Rogers counties each had one. Pittsburg county's number was at two.
The flu season is considered to be the months of September through May.
For the past three years, the 3 Gun Nation Pro Series shooting competition has only been for men. This year, they are opening it up to an elite group of women, and a Tulsa Police officer is one of those women. Ten ladies have earned their spot on this pro series. Each pro has to use a riffle, shotgun, and pistol, and it's not easy to be a master of all three.
More >>For the past three years, the 3 Gun Nation Pro Series shooting competition has only been for men. This year, they are opening it up to an elite group of women, and a Tulsa Police officer is one of those women. Ten ladies have earned their spot on this pro series. Each pro has to use a riffle, shotgun, and pistol, and it's not easy to be a master of all three.
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