Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “The 3,039 new cases today is a milestone we did not want to reach. With over 17,000 COVID-19 test results over the past 24 hours, we see our testing continues to increase and identify cases. If we isolate and quarantine as needed, then the identifying […]

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday was a new record in antigen testing in Arkansas, and new cases are running flat week over week. Regretfully, we also saw another record in new deaths, with 58 deaths reported yesterday. We are distributing the vaccine across the state for our health care […]

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today is a hopeful day. After months of work, a COVID-19 vaccine is in Arkansas, and the first vaccine was given to Sherian Kwanisai today. The FDA should approve additional vaccines soon, and we will be set to cover our long-term care facilities. Brighter days […]

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday saw a very strong day of testing, with over 18,000 total tests administered. A decrease in hospitalizations is a good sign, but this has not been the trend. Continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance as you are out […]

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Yesterday recorded our highest total number of deaths since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This high number of our friends and neighbors losing their lives is a tough reminder of our responsibility to follow the public health guidelines each day. Tomorrow, I will be in Saline […]

Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today’s update on Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported: 2,827 new cases; 18,032 active cases; 1,041 hospitalized, down 31 from Thursday; 191 on ventilators, up 1 from Thursday; deaths added today, 31, for a total of 2,586; a total of 167,137 cases; 128,911 recoveries; […]

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on Monday’s COVID-19 numbers: “Today’s increase in hospitalizations will continue to strain our healthcare system. Our frontline workers need our help as we head into the winter months of this pandemic. Today, I received briefings from FDA Director Hahn; Dr. Fauci and Sec. Azar on the vaccine distribution plans […]

In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported: 2,238 new cases; 16,998 active cases; 899 hospitalized, down 2 from Wednesday; 146 on ventilators, up 3 from Wednesday; 22 deaths added today, for a total of 2,297; a total of 139,855 cases; 109,135 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,560; antigen tests, 2,034. The Health Department reported […]

Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on the Thursday COVID-19 numbers: “The new cases are higher than last Monday, and this may be an indication we are in for a tough week ahead. The 42 new deaths is regrettably an all-time high in a single day. While there is good news on the vaccine front […]