Gov. Asa Hutchinson provided new COVID-19 data for schools in the state of Arkansas. As of today (Aug. 27), there are 222 active cases in public school districts, 41 in higher institutions of education and zero in private schools. The…
State officials in Arkansas reported 649 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 58,023. While the number of hospitalizations declined by seven to 435, the number of deaths increased by 21 to 732. There are 5,390 active…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced at a press conference today (Aug. 26) that he signed an emergency declaration in regards to the expected severe weather from Hurricane Laura. He anticipates flash flooding and high winds, which can bring trees and power…
There have been recent reports of fraud associated with contact tracing efforts in Arkansas, according to Stephanie Williams, the chief of staff at the Arkansas Department of Health. “We now have 600 contact tracers that are actively calling Arkansans everyday,”…
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Fifteen Arkansas Counties Report More Than 20 New Cases in Last 24 Hours
State officials in Arkansas reported an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases, related hospitalizations and deaths today (Aug. 21). There are 887 new cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 55,652. The number of hospitalizations has increased…
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District Leaders Urged to Communicate with State Agencies as Schools Reopen
As schools across Arkansas prepare to reopen on Aug. 24, state officials are asking local district leaders to communicate with the Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Education for guidance amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson provided a COVID-19 update in Blytheville today (Aug. 18). There are 410 new COVID-19 cases with 325 in the community and 85 in correctional facilities, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the state to 53,487. The…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has issued a new directive on Aug. 14 with guidelines for school-sponsored team sports events at indoor and outdoor venues. “The facilities will be expected to not go over 66 percent of capacity, they will be expected…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that he signed an executive order today (Aug.14) extending the state’s current public health emergency for another 60 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. “While we are making progress, we do remain in a state of…
State officials provided new information on COVID-19 cases among children in Arkansas. As the start date to school approaches on August 24, there has been a concern around the risk of them contracting the virus. The 10 to 18 age…