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Coronavirus cases remain at 22 in Arkansas; 41 patients under investigation

Tuesday, March 17 by Greg

The number of positive tests for the novel coronavirus remained at 22 in Arkansas on Tuesday, state health officials said. Cases of the virus have been confirmed in eight counties: Pulaski, Saline, Garland, Cleburne, Jefferson, Cleveland, Lincoln and Desha. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a news... Read More.

United Way of Southeast Arkansas seeks food donations

Monday, March 16 by Greg

The Pine Bluff United Way office is seeking food donations to help provide for the community during the COVID-19 crisis. In this uncertain landscape, we are coming to our most trusted friends , our community to help us provide for food insecure neighbors. We are... Read More.

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Arkansas virus cases up to 22; Little Rock to impose curfew

Monday, March 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ largest city is planning to impose more restrictions, including a curfew, as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to rise. Mayor Frank Scott said Monday that a curfew from midnight to 5 a.m. will be in... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson orders all Arkansas schools to close by Tuesday due to coronavirus

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Schools throughout Arkansas will be closed for onsite instruction for the next two weeks due to concerns over the new coronavirus, officials announced Sunday. The mandatory statewide closure, which starts Tuesday, will be followed by spring break the following week,... Read More.

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16 Coronavirus cases now confirmed as positive in Arkansas

Sunday, March 15 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Health reports 16 cases of the coronavirus are now confirmed in Arkansas. 30 persons are listed as under investigation. On Saturday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced in a press conference that three more cases of coronavirus were confirmed overnight. That brings the total... Read More.

3 new virus cases in Arkansas; canceling some events advised

Friday, March 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of novel coronavirus cases in Arkansas has risen to nine, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state health officials announced Friday. Hutchinson announced the state had identified three new cases in the central Arkansas area and recommended that events with... Read More.

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Special Notice from Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Friday, March 13 by Greg

CAVHS COVID-19 Update CAVHS is committed to protecting our staff and patients by limiting the spread of High Consequence Infections (HCI) like flu and novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19. All CAVHS facilities are under active screening conditions. What does this mean for you? All Veterans who... Read More.

Arkansas horse track holding races without spectators

Friday, March 13 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Hot Springs horse track is holding races this weekend but without spectators on site due to concerns about the novel coronavirus. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort announced the decision on Thursday and said fans who purchased tickets... Read More.

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital worker tests positive for coronavirus

Thursday, March 12 by Greg

A person working at Arkansas Children's Hospital has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to an email the hospital sent to staff members. The email says the hospital learned Wednesday that the worker had been exposed to the virus. The person was tested in... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College closing campus due to COVID-19, 3 students exposed to patient

Wednesday, March 11 by Greg

The safety of SEARK students, faculty, staff and visitors is our top priority and the College is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and following protocols as set forth in our emergency response plan. The Arkansas governor announced today the first presumptive patient in the state... Read More.

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Arkansas directs screening at nursing homes over virus

Monday, March 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials on Monday told the state’s nursing homes to conduct screening of staff and visitors over concerns about the new coronavirus. The state departments of Health and Human Services issued a directive laying out the screening... Read More.

Arkansas DHS requests care-workers get a pay increase

Monday, March 9 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Human Services is requesting double-digit pay increases for direct-care workers at state institutions for the developmentally disabled in hopes of retaining the employees. The department’s proposal includes five human development centers where pay would increase about... Read More.

Stories tagged with: arkansas

Coronavirus cases remain at 22 in Arkansas; 41 patients under investigation

United Way of Southeast Arkansas seeks food donations

Arkansas virus cases up to 22; Little Rock to impose curfew

Governor Hutchinson orders all Arkansas schools to close by Tuesday due to coronavirus

16 Coronavirus cases now confirmed as positive in Arkansas

3 new virus cases in Arkansas; canceling some events advised

Special Notice from Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Arkansas horse track holding races without spectators

Arkansas Children’s Hospital worker tests positive for coronavirus

Southeast Arkansas College closing campus due to COVID-19, 3 students exposed to patient

Arkansas directs screening at nursing homes over virus

Arkansas DHS requests care-workers get a pay increase

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