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Panel says state needs new strategy to reduce coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A White House panel’s report released Wednesday said Arkansas needs a different strategy for reducing coronavirus transmission and said it should work with communities to limit social gatherings. The White House Coronavirus Task Force said in its latest report, dated... Read More.
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Two more lawmakers test positive for coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday said they tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest in an outbreak among legislators that has prompted the suspension of state budget hearings this week. State Sen. Missy Irvin and state Rep. Joe Cloud confirmed... Read More.

Fourth legislator tests positive for coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus, the fourth lawmaker to do so in the latest outbreak among legislators that has prompted suspension of state budget hearings this week. State Sen. Missy Irvin... Read More.
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3 legislators test positive for coronavirus, Governor exposed

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas lawmakers announced Tuesday they have tested positive for the coronavirus and the state’s governor said he’s scaling back his public events and meetings after being exposed to someone with the virus. Senate President Jim Hendren said the Legislature... Read More.

Arkansas reports record 1,278 coronavirus cases amid surge

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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.
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Arkansas schools resume classes during coronavirus pandemic

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Students throughout Arkansas on Monday headed back to class, online and in person, as the state’s coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations continued rising. The Department of Health on Sunday said at least 56,574 people have tested positive for the virus, an... Read More.

Dr. Birx talks Coronavirus during visit to Arkansas

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White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx made a stop in Arkansas Monday and talked about the spread of the virus and how to reduce the chances of getting it. Speaking to the media after talking to Governor Asa Hutchinson, Birx said her current... Read More.
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Arkansas reports 572 new coronavirus cases, nine more deaths

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has 572 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths due the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, state health officials reported Sunday. The Arkansas Department of Health said there are now 49,383 confirmed cases of the virus in... Read More.

CDC: Can secondhand smoke spread Coronavirus?

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WASHINGTON — Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke isn’t believed to directly spread the virus, experts say, but infected smokers may blow droplets carrying the virus when they exhale. Being able to smell the smoke might be a red flag that you’re... Read More.
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Jefferson County records 30th Coronavirus death

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Jefferson County now has its 30th community related Coronavirus death after a death Monday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was an African American male in his 40’s that passed away Monday, July 27 at Jefferson Regional. Information on those... Read More.

Jefferson County records 29th Coronavirus death

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Jefferson County now has its 29th community related Coronavirus death after a death Saturday. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley confirmed the death to DeltaplexNews.com. The victim was a White male in his 80’s that passed away at Jefferson Regional. Jefferson county recorded 28 Coronavirus deaths previous... Read More.
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