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Covid-19 active cases, hospitalizations, patients in ICU hit new daily high
As the numbers of hospitalized covid-19 patients, patients in intensive care units and on ventilators, and active coronavirus cases hit new daily highs on Friday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state is expediting licensing and waiving fees for the more than 1,100 nursing students graduating next month.
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NWA Democrat-Gazette
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Benton County Quorum Court approves 2021 budget
The Quorum Court approved the 2021 budget during an online meeting Thursday night.
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Mike Jones
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In-person teaching on UA agenda
University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees will consider today a resolution to increase face-to-face instruction when possible during the spring semester amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Emily Walkenhorst
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Questions remain after dirt pit report
Questions about a dirt mining operation from some Washington County officials went unanswered Thursday night when discussion was curtailed after a report by County Judge Joseph Wood.
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Tom Sissom
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Arkansas sees 2,238 increase in virus cases
The number of covid-19 patients in intensive care units, as well as the tally of active cases and the number of coronavirus patients on ventilators, hit all-time highs Thursday after 2,238 new cases were reported, according to data from the Arkansas Department of Health.
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Fayetteville School Board approves $1.1 million ventilation project
The School Board approved Thursday installing new ventilation and building control systems in seven school gyms for more than $1.1 million.
by Mary Jordan 11 hrs. ago
Nonprofit group releases follow-up to report on Fayetteville marijuana arrests
The city's police have made strides reducing misdemeanor marijuana arrests since more than a year ago but there's still room for improvement, according to a report released Thursday from a nonprofit advocacy organization.
by Stacy Ryburn 11 hrs. ago
Governor calls covid-19 talk with Biden 'helpful'
When it comes to combating the coronavirus, the nation's states don't need a one-size-fits-all approach, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson told President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday.
by Frank E. Lockwood 13 hrs. ago
Schools' total for virus cases reaches 2,559
Active cases in public school systems across the state continued to increase this week, according to data released Thursday evening by the Arkansas Department of Health.
by Lara Farrar 10 hrs. ago
Tyson suspensions tied to lawsuit
Tyson Foods Inc. suspended the top leaders at its largest pork plant on Thursday and began an investigation into allegations that the plant managers placed bets on how many workers there would catch the coronavirus.
by Nathan Owens 16 hrs. ago
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Flyers at state's 2 largest airports down by 1.7 million
The two largest commercial service airports in Arkansas together saw nearly 1.7 million fewer passengers go through their doors through the first 10 months of 2020, according to the latest data.
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Walmart, Sam’s OK to distribute vaccine
Walmart Inc. and its Sam’s Club warehouse unit are among the pharmacies authorized to provide covid-19 immunizations when a vaccine becomes available.
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Hospitalized virus patients in state at 901
Covid-19 hospitalizations in the state passed the 900 mark for the first time Wednesday, less than two weeks after topping 700 for the first time, and eight days after topping 800, according to data from the Arkansas Department of Health.
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Vaccine on horizon for region, Fayetteville health board hears
A first round of vaccinations for covid-19 could hit the region by the end of the year, the city's health board discussed Wednesday.
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New York City schools to close again as city fights virus
NEW YORK — New York City is shuttering schools to try to stop the renewed spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday in a painful about-face for one of the first big U.S. school systems to bring students back to classrooms this fall.
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State sets new records for virus hospitalizations, ventilator use as covid-19 kills 30 Arkansans
Covid-19 hospitalizations in the state passed the 900 mark for the first time on Wednesday, less than two weeks after topping 700 for the first time, and eight days after topping 800, according to data from the Arkansas Department of Health.
by Jeannie Roberts
Empty desks: Coronavirus robs U.S. classrooms of teachers
In July, fourth-grade teacher Susanne Michael was ecstatic as she celebrated the adoption of a former student from a troubled home and two of the girl's brothers. For the festivities, Michael dressed them and her other children in matching T-shirts that read "Gotcha FOREVER."
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Prediction on virus rattles Hutchinson
The number of coronavirus patients in Arkansas hospitals and on ventilators set records Tuesday, and state officials pointed to a White House task force's predictions to again plead with Arkansans to take measures to avoid the disease.
by Lara Farrar, Jeannie Roberts
Arkansas covid-19 hospitalizations, ventilator use set daily records
Covid-19 hospitalizations and ventilator use in the state set daily records Tuesday as total hospitalizations rose by 34 to 895, and those requiring ventilators rose by 14 to 137, according to Health Department data.
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White House panel: Virus situation worsening in Arkansas
A White House panel says the coronavirus situation is worsening in Arkansas and is recommending limiting restaurants' indoor capacity in most of the state to less than 25%.
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Virus deaths hit 1-day high in Arkansas
Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations in the state set daily records Monday as total deaths from the virus rose by 42, to 2,225, and those currently hospitalized rose by 31, to 861, according to Arkansas Health Department data.
by Lara Farrar, Jeannie Roberts
Covid-19 deaths, hospitalizations hit daily record highs in Arkansas
Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations in the state hit daily record highs as the total deaths from the virus rose by 42 to 2,225 and those currently hospitalized rose by 31 to 861, according to Arkansas Health Department data.
by Jeannie Roberts
State adds 1,848 new virus cases, tops 16,000 active cases for first time
Arkansas' count of covid-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 1,848 on Saturday, offsetting hundreds of recoveries and raising the tally of active cases to 16,553, according to the state Department of Health.
by Frank E. Lockwood
Arkansas adds record 2,312 virus cases
Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases jumped Friday by 2,312, setting a new record for a single-day increase since the start of the pandemic.
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