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State sees 784 new virus cases; death toll rises by 15 Arkansas tallied 784 new cases of covid-19 Tuesday as deaths attributed to the virus rose by 15 and hospitalizations reached a new high, according to Gov. Asa H... by Eric Besson - August 4, 2020

Governor: Don't relax virus caution Gov. Asa Hutchinson warned Monday that no area of the state should be "relaxed" toward his administration's public health guidelines, as active cases of coronav... by John Moritz, Jeannie Roberts - August 4, 2020

Trump criticizes expert's stance on virus spread WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Monday said White House coronavirus task force leader Dr. Deborah Birx "hit" the Trump administration with her remarks t... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 4, 2020

VIDEO: Virus cases rise by 787 in Arkansas, governor warns no area of state should be ‘relaxed’ Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state health officials will provide an update on Arkansas' covid-19 response at 1:30 p.m. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - August 3, 2020

WATCH LIVE: Governor, state health officials to give 1:30 p.m. virus update Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state health officials will provide an update on Arkansas' covid-19 response at 1:30 p.m. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - August 3, 2020

Hospitalizations in Arkansas hit 515; new cases fall The number of patients hospitalized as a result of covid-19 in Arkansas reached a record high of 515 on Sunday as new covid-19 cases increased by 637, according... by Joseph Flaherty - August 3, 2020

On outbreak, official warns of 'new phase' The physician overseeing the White House's coronavirus response warned Sunday that the United States has entered a "new phase" of the pandemic, and she urged pe... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - August 3, 2020

Virus rate in prisons seen as U.S.' worst LITTLE ROCK -- Outbreaks of the coronavirus at more than a half-dozen state prisons have left Arkansas with the ignominious distinction of having the highest ra... by John Moritz - August 3, 2020

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Schools seek aid with web in North Little Rock The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub will help the North Little Rock School District navigate hurdles posed by the covid-19 pandemic during the coming school ye... by Stephen Simpson - August 3, 2020

High school athletes get go-ahead for practices Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday told the state's high school athletes to grab their helmets and be ready for practice, even as the state's daily count of coronavi... by Jeannie Roberts - August 1, 2020

About 5,500 people tested for covid in past week in Benton, Washington counties About 5,500 people in Benton and Washington counties were tested for covid-19 within the past week, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. by Alex Golden - August 1, 2020

High school football practices can start Monday, governor says; virus cases rise by 752 Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Friday that high school football teams in the state can begin practicing with helmets Monday, while officials reported 75... by Nyssa Kruse, Jeremy Muck - July 31, 2020

Officials: 2 Arkansas inmates die while hospitalized with covid-19 Two hospitalized Arkansas prison inmates who tested positive for covid-19 died Wednesday, according to a Department of Corrections spokeswoman. by Nyssa Kruse - July 31, 2020

Pre-elective surgery testing rule scrapped Arkansas no longer will require patients undergoing elective surgery to take coronavirus tests before their procedures, officials said Thursday, citing the need... by John Moritz, Jeannie Roberts - July 31, 2020

NWACC board reviews plans ahead of school year The Northwest Arkansas Community College board had a chance to review the school's plans and policies Thursday at an annual retreat. by Alex Golden - July 31, 2020

Covid-19 testing event set for Saturday The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks and the Arkansas Department of Health plan to hold a drive-through covid-19 testing event Saturday, according to a... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 31, 2020

State's cases grow by 791 as governor deploys more troops to fight virus Arkansas recorded an increase of 791 cases of covid-19 on Thursday, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced he would deploy an additional 14 National Guard troops to ... by NWA Democrat-Gazette - July 30, 2020

Tyson Foods to increase virus testing in U.S. meat plants Tyson Foods says it plans to administer thousands of coronavirus tests per week at its U.S. facilities under an expanded effort to protect workers and keep plan... by The Associated Press - July 30, 2020

Hutchinson tells of U.S. assurances on testing ramp-up; state cases up 787 Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that the White House assured him in a conversation the day before that covid-19 testing across the nation will ramp up signif... by John Moritz, Jeannie Roberts - July 30, 2020

RESTAURANT TRANSITIONS: Oyster Bar still on cusp to reopen “Coming soon” signs now hang in the windows of The Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham St., Little Rock, but co-owner Chris Tanner says he’s still dealing with the deta... by Eric E. Harrison - July 30, 2020

State’s virus count rises by 787; tally includes 170 in correctional facilities Arkansas recorded 787 new cases of covid-19 Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said, including 170 cases in correctional facilities, the largest jump among inmates ... by Nyssa Kruse - July 29, 2020

Day's toll of 20 a state record Arkansas' coronavirus latest statistics were deemed "not good numbers" Tuesday by the governor, who noted that the total of cases since the pandemic began toppe... by Jeannie Roberts - July 29, 2020

Files show official's virus reticence Arkansas' interim health secretary privately expressed concerns in June that continuing to lift restrictions on businesses statewide could lead to an increase i... by Joseph Flaherty - July 29, 2020

Opinion sought on county coroners' redactions After weeks of pushing off requests to release complete coroner reports for those who died with covid-19, Garland County officials have requested an attorney ge... by Ginny Monk - July 29, 2020

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