COVID-19

The state of Arkansas continues to see a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 1,011 new COVID-19 cases at his daily press conference today (Aug. 7). The number of hospitalizations has…

With children headed back to school this month, now is the perfect time for many families to get caught up on immunizations. The summer of 2020 may be more critical than previous summers, as there is a concern that immunizations…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced at his daily press conference today (Aug. 7) that he signed an executive order in regards to absentee voting for the upcoming election.  “If you have a COVID-related concern about going to the polls in November,…

Arkansas Department of Health state epidemiologist Jennifer Dillaha joined Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero at the COVID-19 daily update to encourage Arkansans to get a flu vaccine within the next few months.  According to her, this year will be…

Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero provided a COVID-19 update from the Arkansas Department of Health; Gov. Asa Hutchinson is in Washington D.C. for a Council of Governors event today (August 6). Romero reported 735 new COVID-19 cases with 691…

Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 912 new COVID-19 cases with 754 in the community and 158 in correctional facilities, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 46,293. Chicot County had the highest number of new cases with 149, but the majority,…

Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Education Johnny Key announced the “Ready For School Resource Call Center” that opened on Monday, Aug. 3 for parents and teachers with questions about school as the return date approaches on Aug. 24.  “We…

In a world plagued by nescience and a drought of rationalism, logicality is as barren as a Saharan mile. Finding foliage in such a wasteland is no easy task; but alas, here you are, in what could merely be a…

A new permanent Arkansas Department of Health head has been appointed. Dr. Jose Romero has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to serve as the permanent Department of Health Secretary. Romero has served as the interim health department head since…

The state of Arkansas has reached a cumulative number of 45,381 COVID-19 cases with 784 new cases today (Aug. 4).  Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported at his daily press conference that Pulaski County had the highest number of new cases with…