There were 990 new cases, 8 deaths, and an increase of 17 hospitalizations reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update.

The counties with the highest number of new cases are as follows:

Pulaski-144
Washington-82
Benton-55
Newton-55
Sebastian-38
Jefferson-37
Pope-37

Acting Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero said today that Arkansas has an opportunity to lower the curve. He said it can be accomplished by using masks and practicing social distancing.

The Governor also urged Arkansans to complete the 2020 census now to reduce the number of door to door visits during the pandemic. Right now 56.8% of Arkansans have responded. The national response rate is 62.2%.

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