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Texas reports state’s 1st human case of West Nile virus this year

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- Texas health officials on Tuesday confirmed the state's first human West Nile virus case this year, an indication that mosquito season is beginning in the United States. Public health officials have been warning that rising temperatures have allowed mosquitoes to thrive,... Read More.

Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly Nipah virus were detected in India.So far, just two cases have been confirmed among 25-year-old nurses, a woman and a man, in West Bengal, according to... Read More.

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Dr. Sylvia Simon talks West Nile virus

Thursday, July 7 by Staff

With the continued hot weather and more people being outside around the water, mosquitos are becoming a big issue in the Deltaplex. With more mosquitos comes the problem of West Nile Virus. Neighboring Oklahoma just had their first West Nile related death. Dr. Sylvia Simon... Read More.

Doctors, educators call for use of face masks as virus cases increase

Tuesday, January 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Groups representing Arkansas’ pediatricians and teachers called for more school districts to require face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Monday, as the state’s virus cases and hospitalizations continued to grow. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, meanwhile, said the state’s... Read More.

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UAPB awarded $6.1 million grant to establish institute for virus research

Thursday, August 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced in a press release that they have been awarded $6.1 million to establish a research institute focused on virology and virus ecology. As a sub-awardee on the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, UAPB will serve as a... Read More.

UAPB helps to prevent virus spread

Tuesday, March 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff amongst other colleges and Universities across the state are back in session from spring break. On their first day back Monday, UAPB took the initiative to help reduce the spread of the virus by conducting... Read More.

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Arkansas virus hospitalizations drop, state adds 404 cases

Thursday, March 4 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas due to the coronavirus on Wednesday fell to its lowest level since September as the state reported 404 new virus cases. The Department of Health said Arkansas’ COVID-hospitalizations dropped by 19 to 397... Read More.

Arkansas governor: Don’t retreat from virus safety steps

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson urged lawmakers Tuesday to not “retreat” from the state’s coronavirus safety measures and to enact hate crimes legislation as he delivered a State of the State address 11 months into the pandemic. The Republican governor called... Read More.

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Arkansas virus hospitalizations decline from record high

Monday, November 23 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of hospitalizations in Arkansas due to the coronavirus declined slightly on Saturday from a one-day record high while the number of reported cases increased by more than 1,900, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. There were 922... Read More.

Arkansas virus cases rise by nearly 2,000, a new 1-day high

Thursday, November 12 by Staff

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 judge dismisses lawsuit challenging virus mandates

Wednesday, October 14 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by a group of Republican legislators challenging a mask mandate and other restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen ruled that the directives Republican Gov. Asa... Read More.

Little Rock schools open despite teachers’ virus objections

Monday, September 28 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Little Rock’s schools remained open on Monday despite some teachers saying they’d only work virtually over concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the classroom. It was unclear how many teachers joined the local union’s call to not show up... Read More.

Stories tagged with: virus

Texas reports state’s 1st human case of West Nile virus this year

Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India

Dr. Sylvia Simon talks West Nile virus

Doctors, educators call for use of face masks as virus cases increase

UAPB awarded $6.1 million grant to establish institute for virus research

UAPB helps to prevent virus spread

Arkansas virus hospitalizations drop, state adds 404 cases

Arkansas governor: Don’t retreat from virus safety steps

Arkansas virus hospitalizations decline from record high

Arkansas virus cases rise by nearly 2,000, a new 1-day high

Arkansas judge dismisses lawsuit challenging virus mandates

Little Rock schools open despite teachers’ virus objections

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