state COVID cases drop

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,777 new cases of the coronavirus and 17,686 active cases on Wednesday, a drop from a week ago. “There are over 700 fewer new cases and over 2,700 fewer active cases than this time... Read More.

state cases of COVID still top 27,000

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of active coronavirus cases in Arkansas remained above 27,000 on Sunday after hitting a record-high the day earlier. A state health official has said that the record-high number of active cases is likely to signal that hospitalizations will... Read More.
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New COVID cases in state top 4,100

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said more than 4,100 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the state’s total to more than 236,000 since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in March. Of those, 24,408... Read More.

New coronavirus cases near recent record

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Coronavirus hospitalizations in Arkansas rose Sunday to near their recent record high, as state health officials reported more than 900 news cases of COVID-19 and 41 more deaths linked to the disease. The Arkansas Department of Health said there were... Read More.
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State coronavirus cases set another one day high

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged caution Wednesday ahead of Christmas gatherings as Arkansas reported another one-day high of coronavirus hospitalizations. “This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk... Read More.

State reports more than 1,500 new cases of coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Sunday reported 1,536 new cases of the coronavirus and 46 more deaths. The Arkansas Department of Health said that the state has reported 201,650 cases since the pandemic began. The state’s death toll is at 3,237. “The high number... Read More.
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Arkansas virus cases rise by nearly 2,000, a new 1-day high

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ coronavirus cases continued to surge on Wednesday, with the state posting a new record one-day spike in cases for the second time in less than a week. The Department of Health reported the state’s probable and confirmed cases rose... Read More.
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Arkansas reports record 1,278 coronavirus cases amid surge

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Coronavirus cases continue to surge through Arkansas Thursday with a daily-record 1,278 new confirmed and probable cases of the coronavirus reported. The Department of Health reported that the state’s confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, rose... Read More.

COVID-19 cases increase by 488 Sunday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials reported another 488 cases of COVID-19 Sunday while the number of deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus rose by 18. There are now 1,425 reported deaths, 1,278 confirmed and 147 probable, due to COVID-19,... Read More.
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New COVID-19 cases drop compared to Monday

By Ray King New cases of COVID-19 dropped in the past 24 hours compared to the day before, Governor Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday during a COVID-19 update. In his weekly update, the Governor said 486 new cases were reported, 22 In correctional facilities and 46 5... Read More.

Jefferson County 4th in state with 34 new cases of covid-19

Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response. In its Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 616 new cases; 6,706 active cases; 447 hospitalized, which is up 35 from Sunday; 97 on ventilators, which is up 12 from Sunday; deaths... Read More.