Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 72 new COVID-19 cases today at his daily press conference. The state’s total number of COVID-19 cases is 4,236 with 862 considered active. Of that total, 477 cases are in the community, 295 are in the…
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St. Francis County Experiences COVID-19 Spike, Officials Concerned About Forrest City
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleForrest City has become a community of concern for state officials during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. During the Tuesday, May 12 press conference, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Health Secretary Dr. Nathaniel…
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State Officials Identify Emerging COVID-19 Hot Spots in Arkansas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleState officials have identified multiple regions in Arkansas with concerning levels of growth of COVID-19 cases. During a Wednesday afternoon press conference, Arkansas Department of Health Secretary Dr. Nathaniel Smith identified the northeast and southwest regions of the state as…
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State Continues to Monitor COVID-19 Status in Cummins Unit, FCI Forrest City
Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith provided an update on the correctional facilities dealing with COVID-19 at Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s daily press conference today. There are currently 876 inmates at Cummins Unit who have tested positive for COVID-19. The state…