Swadley’s serving brisket burned ends

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It’s barbecue time, so come get a meal at Swadley’s. Drive-thru, pickup and curbside service available.

▶ Brisket burned ends with two sides — $15.79.

▶ Brisket burned ends sandwich with one side and a drink — $11.99.

▶ Rib basket with fries — $10.99 (no substitutions)

▶ Loaded spud — $9.79

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Masking the virus

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Health-care professionals in El Reno are urging residents to use some form of facial mask or protection when they venture out in public.

“I think this is a fantastic idea and is one that is very much needed. The more people who do wear masks, the more normal it will seem. The more we normalize wearing masks, it will be beneficial,” said Centennial Health nurse practitioner Sarah Menz.

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced 304,826 confirmed cases in the United States and 7,616 deaths through Sunday.

Bright wears a homemade mask

Indian Health Service, C&A to host town hall meeting on COVID-19

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The Indian Health Service Clinton Service Unit which serves Clinton, El Reno and Watonga Indian Health Centers and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes will present a Telephone Town Hall meeting this Friday beginning at 10 a.m.

The call will allow patients of the Clinton Service Unit and citizens of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes an opportunity to listen from home on what is being done to combat the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 in their community.

OBI to collect convalescent plasma to aid local virus patients

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Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will collect convalescent plasma from donors who have recovered from COVID-19, part of an experimental initiative to use the product to treat seriously ill patients.

By creating the only statewide registry of available patients, Oklahoma Blood Institute can ensure local patients receive the donated products and have the best possible chance at fighting the illness.

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