There were 735 new cases and seven deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update. Hospitalizations decreased by 2.

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

Pulaski-73
Craighead-69
Sebastian-62
Poinsett-27
Garland-24
Benton-24
Crittenden-23
Mississippi-23
Greene-22
Saline-21

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) once again urged Arkansans to make plans now to get the flu vaccine.

ADH says the agency will begin administering the vaccine at health clinics and schools next month.

Dr. Jennifer Dillaha said the flu vaccine is especially important this year as it can go a long way in decreasing hospitalizations.

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