Halito. I hope you all are doing well and staying healthy. My thoughts and prayers are still with anyone who has been directly affected by this pandemic.

The past few months have been a time of learning, reflection and preparation for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. We announced our COVID-19 Recovery Plan on May 5. The health and safety of our tribal members, associates, vendors, entertainment partners, guests and communities have been our top priorities throughout this process. We have continuously monitored the situation by staying up to date on the latest information provided to us by local, state and federal health officials. This is why we decided to take a public health-focused and data-driven approach as we reactivate our operations in phases. CNO’s health and emergency management professionals have designated trigger points for key indicators that CNO will use as a base standard to either move into a new phase or stay in the current one. The key indicators are based on hospital and ICU bed utilization in the CNO boundaries and the states of Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. We will continue to review medical data and key indicators rigorously, and we will only move to the next phase if the data suggests it is safe to do so.

We began Phase 1 on May 15. In alignment with our priority of health and safety, we implemented enhanced safety protocols and other guidelines at CNO operations and facilities. Approximately 25% of the CNO workforce returned to their onsite workstations. During Phase I, several health functions began to reopen with limited services at the Talihina Hospital and CNO medical clinics. Wellness centers and CNO Chili’s dine-in reopened with limited capacity, enhanced sanitation protocols and social distancing considerations. Phase 2 is set to begin on June 1. As I stated earlier, we will continue to monitor the key indicators and prioritize health and safety. Social distancing will continue to be encouraged to protect our associates and guests. Our target date for reopening all Choctaw Casino operations is June 1. We have developed a comprehensive plan for reopening. Operations and amenities will be limited at first. We are optimistic but cautious about reopening. We have implemented numerous safety protocols and measures to help protect our associates and visitors. Once we have determined that everything is going to plan and that the key indicators suggest it is safe to do so, we will move into Phase 3. During Phase 3, all operations will return to working order.

COVID-19 and the situation surrounding it is ever-evolving. By the time this information reaches you, there will most likely be additional updates, information and changes. To stay up to date on all CNO operations and recovery information, please follow us on social media or visit choctawnation.com/covid-19.

I wish everyone health and safety during this time. God bless you all.