The City of Little Rock’s mask mandate is coming to an end on May 15. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced that the city is terminating its mask mandate, effective Saturday, May 15. He cited new guidance from the Centers for…
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More than 30 states, including Arkansas, have issued statewide mask mandates in effort to minimize transmission of COVID-19 as the pandemic continues to vex the United States. While numerous studies have indicated the wearing of masks can reduce the likelihood…
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Face Coverings Required in Arkansas, Beginning July 20
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGov. Asa Hutchinson has instituted a statewide mandate for face coverings. Starting Monday, July 20, masks will be required for all individuals in Arkansas. Hutchinson said that he will be signing an executive order later today and that it will…
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New Executive Order Requires Face Coverings in Public in Little Rock
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFace coverings will now be required when in public places in Little Rock. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has signed an executive order mandating the wearing of face masks when in public. Scott told reporters on June 17 that…
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Arkansas Health Department Releases New Face Coverings Guidance
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has released new guidance today (June 19) on the use of face coverings by the general public. “We wanted to really lay this out to the public as to the reasons that face coverings…
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Hutchinson Discourages Cities from Adopting COVID-19 Ordinances
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAs the number of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas continue to increase, several municipalities are taking matters into their own hands, enacting ordinances designed to limit the spread of the virus. On Tuesday, June 16, the Fayetteville City Council passed an…
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Face Coverings Will Be Required in Public in Little Rock, Mayor Says
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced an upcoming executive order to be signed that will require face coverings in public spaces that do not allow for social distancing. In addition, Scott, alongside Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) Chief Keith…
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Fayetteville Passes New Ordinance Requiring Face Masks in Public
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleFayetteville has enacted a new ordinance requiring individuals to wear masks in public. Passed by the city council on Tuesday, June 16, the ordinance requires individuals “within public service areas in all places of public accommodation” to wear masks that…