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The state Health Department on Thursday reported an increase of 146 coronavirus cases and two additional deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Oklahoma has reported at least 7,626 cases of the virus and 357 deaths, up from 7,480 confirmed cases and 355 deaths reported on Wednesday.

The actual number of infections is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks. But for others, especially older adults and people...