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The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered online activity in our state.  More Arkansans are working remotely, learning through distance education, using telehealth, and attending online church services. It remains to be seen to what extent some of the changes in habit will continue after the health crisis ends. That is why 2020 is a critical […]

There were 606 positive PCR tests and 95 positive antigen tests reported on Wednesday.The counties with the highest number of new cases are as follows: Washington-65Pulaski-58Benton-37Faulkner-31Jefferson-29 The Arkansas Department of Health reported 7 additional deaths.Hospitalizations have decreased by two. 2020 Covid-19_infographic_2020-09-16.pdf

The Governor will now be holding weekly COVID-19 updates. Today he announced 676 new positive cases from PCR tests. There are also 188 positive antigen tests. The Governor also announced that the state will now be reporting confirmed deaths and probable deaths. Probable deaths include those who had a positive antigen test or those with […]

Positive tests reported on Friday include 1,107 PCR and 78 antigen tests.  ADH reports 13 additional deaths. Hospitalizations have remained flat with no new hospitalizations. 2020 Covid-19_infographic_2020-09-11.pdf

Every year thousands of Americans die by suicide, leaving behind friends and family to navigate the tragedy of loss. In 2019, more than 500 Arkansans died by suicide. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this stigmatized topic. In […]

The Department of Health reported 385 positive PCR tests and 114 positive antigen tests on Wednesday. There have been 11 deaths in the last 24 hours. Hospitalizations have increased by 2.The Governor announced a new partnership with the Department of Health (ADH) and Baptist Health to increase testing. A new machine purchased as a result […]

Positive tests reported on Thursday include 398 PCR and 70 antigen tests. ADH reports 12 additional deaths. Hospitalizations have decreased by 19. Tomorrow will be the last daily COVID-19 update. After tomorrow, the Governor will give updates weekly or as necessary. But as the Governor reminded everyone, this doesn’t mean we are not still in […]

There were 294 new cases and 9 deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update. Hospitalizations have increased by 10 since yesterday.The Department of Health also reported 20 positive results from antigen testing.The Governor announced today that a multi-state purchasing agreement has resulted in Arkansas securing the purchase of 120,000 antigen tests. The $4 million purchase […]

There were 1,094 new cases and 12 deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update. Hospitalizations have decreased by 24 since yesterday. There were six counties with more than 20 new cases. Washington County is reporting 215 new cases. 82% of new cases in Washington County are in the 18-24 year old age range. Pulaski County […]

With more Arkansans working and learning remotely in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, the issue of broadband access has become increasingly relevant. Yet as broadband access becomes more necessary to normal modern life, there is growing concern about a digital divide, whereby some areas are cut off from opportunities for distance learning […]

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020, to observe Labor Day. A legal holiday by the authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017. Official Bulletin Grayscale

There were 969 new cases and 20 deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update.   In addition, there were 59 positive results from 533 antigen tests. Hospitalizations have decreased by 10 since yesterday. The counties with the highest number of new cases are as follows: Washington-211Pulaski-90Benton-47Jefferson-38Sebastian-36 The Department of Health reports that 81% of the […]