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Arkansas’ number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise and state officials are pushing for a better contact tracing system, Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, infectious disease specialist at the Arkansas Department of…
by - June 4, 2020 4:06 pm
On a day that new COVID-19 cases again pushed higher, Gov. Asa Hutchinson seemed open to reverse his previous stance on reopening the state economy by saying it is possible…
by - June 3, 2020 3:46 pm
The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in Arkansas, and the case count is likely to rise further as state officials turn their focus in June to…
by - June 2, 2020 6:10 pm
Community spread of COVID-19 is rapidly rising in Arkansas and Craighead County has emerged as a potential hot spot. During the last 24 hours, the county had 21 new cases…
by - June 2, 2020 3:30 pm
On the day it was reported the number of known COVID-19 cases and number of Arkansans on ventilators reached new highs, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said efforts to move to phase…
by - June 1, 2020 2:41 pm
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Arkansas, with the number of new known cases up almost 10% between Friday and Monday (June 1). Arkansas Secretary of Health…
by - May 31, 2020 9:20 am
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Curtis Barnett said his organization had a pandemic disaster blueprint mapped out in advance of the COVID-19 wave that hit Arkansas beginning in March,…
by - May 29, 2020 3:07 pm
COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a new high Friday (May 29) and the number of new known cases continues to rise statewide, specifically in Northwest Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said during his…
by - May 29, 2020 2:29 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Council, working with local, state and federal healthcare officials, has assembled a reference guide for employers. It is intended to offer guidance to help minimize health risks…
by - May 28, 2020 4:51 pm
Steuart Walton, chairman of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s Economic Recovery Task Force, on Thursday (May 28) previewed the group’s first report that will be made public Friday. A special legislative session…
by - May 28, 2020 3:38 pm
The past 24 hours accounted for the largest number of reported COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, with 42% of those in Northwest Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported Thursday (May 28) during…
by - May 27, 2020 4:58 pm
Arkansas is near its peak number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday (May 27) while meeting with officials in Jonesboro. The governor said there are 108 people in…
by - May 26, 2020 3:30 pm
Part of Tuesday’s (May 26) daily COVID-19 briefing included Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith lecturing Arkansans on the need to be “disciplined” in following…
by - May 24, 2020 9:55 am
“Change” is a recurring theme in health care. With each new initiative we hear: “This will fundamentally change health care!” From the Affordable Care Act to how doctors and hospitals…
by - May 23, 2020 2:23 pm
Another 160 known community cases of COVID-19 were reported Saturday (May 23), with 27% of those in Northwest Arkansas. Of the cases found since March 11, 13.4% have been in…
by - May 22, 2020 3:21 pm
In the 72 days since COVID-19 reared its fatal and economically disruptive head in Arkansas, almost 11% of the known new cases – 609 – have been reported in the…
by - May 21, 2020 3:13 pm
On a day Arkansas reported its largest daily increase in COVID-19 cases – 455 statewide – Gov. Asa Hutchinson outlined guidelines for restarting youth sports and reopening summer camps for…
by - May 21, 2020 1:24 pm
The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA), the hemp industry’s organization that promotes high standards, best practices and self-regulation for growers, processors and product manufacturers, announced four new board members to its…
by - May 21, 2020 1:13 pm
If the demand for COVID-19 testing seems strong, just wait to see the demand for a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Arkansans will want quick access to a shot…
by - May 21, 2020 12:59 pm
Pine Bluff-based Simmons Bank donated $1 million to support the construction of the Arkansas Children’s Pine Bluff Clinic. Arkansas Children’s, in association with Jefferson Regional, will establish a new pediatric…
