There 784 new cases, 15 deaths, and an increase of 13 hospitalizations reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update.

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

Pulaski-149
Sebastian-56
Mississippi-55
Washington-45
Benton-35
Saline-25
Crittenden-24
Jefferson-23

The Department of Commerce is asking Arkansans to report unemployment insurance fraud.

If you received a letter stating you were approved for unemployment benefits or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, but did not file a claim call 501-682-1058, visit www.dws.arkansas.gov, email ADWS.InternalAudit@arkansas.gov or file a police report.
It is suspected thousands of Arkansans are receiving such a letter after a fraudulent claim was made using their information. The Governor said today he received such a letter recently.

Acting Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero urged Arkansans who are getting a test for COVID-19 to enter quarantine until directed otherwise.
It is also important to provide accurate contact information to health officials when getting tested.

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