Coronavirus cases up to 118 in Arkansas

As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases throughout the state. In a press conference on Saturday afternoon, Governor Hutchinson said that from the looking at projections, Arkansas is likely to reach the peak of COVID-19 spread in... Read More.
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Arkansas coronavirus cases rise, new assistance announced

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday announced new financial assistance for people and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including a temporary waiver of the state’s work requirement for food stamps. Gov. Asa Hutchinson ordered the changes as Arkansas saw its coronavirus... Read More.
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Arkansas eases unemployment benefit hurdles over coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday temporarily eased some restrictions for seeking unemployment benefits as the rest of the state’s casinos temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Hutchinson’s order on unemployment insurance for the next 30 days waived... Read More.
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16 Coronavirus cases now confirmed as positive in Arkansas

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.
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