Madeline Burke

Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 806 new confirmed cases, bringing the cumulative number to 26,052. It is the second highest number of new cases in a single day.  He also pointed out that today (July 9) marks the 100th COVID-19 press…

The state of Arkansas now has a cumulative number of 25,246 COVID-19 cases as of today (July 8). State officials reported 734 new cases from yesterday with 104 in correctional facilities and 630 in the community.  Pulaski County had the…

Although Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported a relatively low increase in new COVID-19 cases at his press conference today (July 7), he also reported a record number of hospitalizations in a single day. The state has 259 new confirmed cases with…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported a record number of hospitalizations in a single day at his press conference today (July 7). Officials reported 369 hospitalizations, up 32 from yesterday.  “I asked Dr. Smith, of course, why is that so high and…

Since the first confirmed positive COVID-19 case on March 11 in Arkansas, state officials have pointed out the regional differences as the virus continues to spread.  Northwest Arkansas saw a significant increase in new cases beginning in mid-May with outbreaks…

As of today (July 6), the state of Arkansas has a cumulative number of 24,253 COVID-19 cases. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 439 additional new cases from yesterday at his daily press conference with eight in correctional facilities and the remaining…

Although the state of Arkansas had started seeing a downward trend of new COVID-19 cases earlier this week, Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported the highest number of new cases in a single day today (July 2) at his daily press conference. …

The state of Arkansas had a decline in the number of hospitalizations and active cases on July 1 – the first instance of declining numbers after weeks of rising cases. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 420 new COVID-19 cases at his…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 520 new COVID-19 cases at his press conference today (June 30), bringing the cumulative total number of cases to 20,777. Washington County had the most number of new cases again with 152, Pulaski County had 118,…

Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith announced that the team of officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Northwest Arkansas are beginning to prepare a written report for the state.  Officials first arrived on Sunday, June 14. …