The resource report for November 17 shows the beds and supplies available in the state on that date. As you can see ICU beds are getting danerously scarce and along with resources, man power is a critical low as the pandemic rolls on.

COVID is on the rise as Allen has added 10 new confirmed cases in this one week period. A reminder for the public to please stay home when you can to stay safe. Area merchants have went to great measures to keep you and their employees safe, so as an act of courtesy please wear your mask inside their facilities. And if you are sick or quarantined or showin symptoms please stay home. Each of the businesses have plans to help you from your home or car.

Allen City Hall front door is closed but drive thru window is operational. We will limit the number of patrons inside the library and rotate their location.

Allen Food Center is still offering curbside grocery pickup.

The Allen Pharmacy and Farmers State Banks also has a drive thru window that they encourage you to use.

The Allen Health Clinic and the Allen Rural Family Medical Clinic both have virtual visits available to help their patients.

The biggest weapons we have for this disease is to prevent it and the best practice is to maintain social distance of 6 feet or more, limit time of personal contact, wash your hands, stay home when you are sick or quarantined.

Remember there is free COVID testing at area Health Departments as well as the Chickasaw Nation Drive-thru facility on the campus of Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.

At all locations it is good to call ahead and get the paperwork ready in advance of your visit.