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Covid-19 hospitalizations set record for 2nd day in a row; death toll rises by 30 The number of people hospitalized with covid-19 in Arkansas hit a record high for the second day in a row on Monday, rising by 12 to 974. by Rachel Herzog - November 23, 2020

Covid won't take holiday, Fauci warns WASHINGTON -- With nationwide coronavirus hospitalizations topping 80,000 and case counts on the cusp of 200,000 a day, officials and experts are giving their f... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - November 23, 2020

Count of virus patients in hospitals climbs again Arkansas' count of patients receiving treatment in medical facilities because of covid-19 rose on Sunday by 37 for a total of 962, a new high, according to the ... by Joseph Flaherty - November 23, 2020

Active cases hit 17,745, setting a new Arkansas high The number of active covid-19 cases in the state set a daily record Saturday even as the new case count and the number of people hospitalized with the virus dec... by Jeannie Roberts - November 22, 2020

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Northwest Arkansas hospitals see more covid-19 patients, urge plasma donations Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to increase in Northwest Arkansas, and local health care organizations are urging people who have recovered f... by Alex Golden - November 21, 2020

Arkansas Supreme Court again halts jury trials as coronavirus cases grow The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday has suspended jury trials across the state until at least Jan. 15, citing a "dramatic uptick" in covid-19 infections. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - November 20, 2020

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 Frida... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - November 20, 2020

Arkansas' October jobless rate drops Job gains in the professional services and retail sectors led the way as statewide unemployment dropped a full percentage point in October, falling to 6.2%. by Andrew Moreau - November 20, 2020

FRIDAY, NOV. 20: Five things to know about covid-19 in Arkansas Here are this week’s five important things to know about the coronavirus. by NWA Democrat-Gazette - November 20, 2020

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 2... by Noel Oman - November 20, 2020

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-tim... by Jeannie Roberts, Kat Stromquist - November 20, 2020

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 a... by Emily Walkenhorst - November 20, 2020

Record numbers of covid-19 patients in intensive care, on ventilators, state says 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-tim... by Jeannie Roberts - November 19, 2020

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. by Serenah McKay - November 19, 2020

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 day... by Jeannie Roberts - November 19, 2020

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. by Stacy Ryburn - November 19, 2020

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... by The Associated Press - November 18, 2020

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 ... by Jeannie Roberts - November 18, 2020

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 brother... by The Associated Press - November 18, 2020

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