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Vaccines intended to combat or cure the virus that has created a worldwide pandemic could first be given to the Chinese government to be tested there.

El Reno's first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus has been identified as Associate District Judge Bob Hughey. Hughey, who oversees the Canadian County Children's Justice Center, has been in self-quarantine at home since March 23.

El Reno fire and police personnel have been cleared to return to work after a report from the state medical examiner showed a patient they came into contact with did not have COVID-19. However, one confirmed case of the virus has been reported here, said Mayor and Acting City Manager Matt White.

City of El Reno officials are waiting on word from the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on the status of four police officers and one fireman and their possible exposure to COVID-19.

El Reno Mobile Meals, which serves more than 150 elderly clients with daily meal service, will be closing its doors temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some churches within the El Reno Ministerial Alliance are partnering with a restaurant in an effort to help feed individuals and families that are struggling from the impact of COVID-19. Rev. Allen Carson of Wesley United Methodist Church serves as chairman of the Alliance.

If you’re in trouble, the Ministerial Alliance is here to help. For years, the various churches in the group have coordinated charity efforts in the community, connecting the needy with appropriate organizations.

Since classes have moved to an online format for the remainder of the spring semester and students will not be utilizing the labs, Redlands Community College shared some of its resources with local health-care providers.

Students in both public and parochial schools are working online or taking assignments home for the remainder of the school year because of the COVID-19 virus.

Stocking up on essential groceries and other supplies as the COVID-19 virus threat spreads across the country will require consumers to rely on their storm season preparedness skills, but for a longer period of time.