After previously reporting all 10 patients with COVID-19 to be in the recovery stages, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Monday a new active case for Custer County.

Local business staying safe

Scissor Talk owner Jennifer Vowell styles Betty Madison’s hair, during an appointment, while maintaining safety by wearing masks. CDN

State Rep. Harold Wright called the Clinton Daily News Monday to say state legislators came to an agreement on the state budget for next year.

Here's a look at the Weekend Headlines

- Most local churches waiting to reopen

- AllianceHealth Clinton resumes procedures

- Duarte continues to prepare  for OU color guard tryouts

- In their own words - Ellie Stottmann, SJ Adkinson

Most local churches waiting to reopen

Gov. Kevin Stitt has lifted restrictions on social gatherings effective May 1, giving churches the green light to resume holding regular worship services. However, Clinton churches appear to be moving cautiously as they inch toward getting back to “normal.” Recommended social distancing guidelines will continue to be observed, and conditions will be reevaluated regularly.

	“In Their Own Words

This is another installment of “In Their Own Words” where we are asking area students to write in about whatever is on their mind. Submissions may cover any topic. Articles and pictures may be dropped off at 522 Avant or emailed to cdneditor@swbell.net.

This week AllianceHealth Clinton has resumed performing elective procedures for patients who have had to delay surgery or other nonemergency procedures since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place last month. The hospital is following Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s Executive Order allowing some elective surgeries and procedures in hospitals with a low or no-COVID-19 census.

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