Bill Johnson Correctional Center (BJCC) in Alva is no longer considered a hot spot for COVID-19 by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC). That status was removed on Sept. 28.

On Thursday, Oct. 8, the ODOC website showed only two positive cases among BJCC inmates with 56 recovered. Three staff members are listed as active with four recovered. BJCC continues to follow all recommendations provided by the state health department.

According to Warden Becky Guffy in a report to Citizens Advisory Committee members, all meal service, classes, religious services, canteen, medical, recreation ti...