Tag: COVID-19
Arkansas cancels clinics offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is joining other states in temporarily halting use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine while a federal...
COVID-19 vaccination clinics planned this week for Independence, Jackson counties
Community COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned this week for the Independence County Health Unit and the Jackson County Health Unit, according to the Arkansas...
New Arkansas coronavirus cases, per capita, lowest in the nation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Data from Johns Hopkins University on Saturday shows Arkansas' number of new coronavirus cases per capita during the past...
Arkansas reports 244 new coronavirus cases, 7 more deaths
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 244 new cases of the coronavirus and seven more deaths from the illness caused by the virus.
On...
ADH COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be held in Batesville tomorrow
A community COVID-19 vaccination clinic is planned for Wednesday, April 7, at the Independence County Health Unit in Batesville, according to the Arkansas Department...
Mask use to continue at Batesville Schools for remainder of semester
The Batesville School District (BSD) said Tuesday morning it will continue to maintain the mask use protocol on all campuses through the end of...
Arkansas virus vaccinations rising; cases and deaths decline
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of Arkansans receiving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine is rising and the increase in...
Arkansas sees close to 33K more coronavirus vaccines given
Arkansas has reported a record increase in coronavirus vaccinations administered days after the state expanded its eligibility.
Thursday, the Department of Health reported 32,705 additional...
Survey: Strong economic growth continues in the region
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of business leaders suggests that strong economic growth will continue over the next few months in...
Arkansas lawmakers vote to prevent mask mandate’s return
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are advancing a plan to prevent the state from reimposing a mask mandate to prevent the spread...
Asa: Mask mandate ends immediately; vaccinations open to all 16 and...
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says the state will end the mask mandate, effective immediately.
The governor made the announcement Tuesday afternoon at the weekly statewide coronavirus...