March 20, 2020
By News Director Jared Atha
The Elk City, City Commission met in special session Friday night and approved a proclamation declaring a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Similar to neighboring municipalities, the proclamation stated that restaurants, bars, theaters and other privately owned gathering places are highly encouraged to limit the number of patrons such that at least six feet of space is available to each patron and to significantly increase and enhance facility cleaning regimens.
It also stated that local gyms, exercise facilities, dance studios, salons, barbershops and the like are encouraged to discontinue activities and to significantly increase and enhance facility cleaning regimens.
The proclamation also strongly discourages all in-person gatherings of 50 or more people.
City Manager Lee Litterell says the city is being cautious by passing this proclamation.
The state of emergency will continue until April 14 but the proclamation read that it could be continued for additional time if needed.
