Arkansas Governor: No Plans For Statewide School Or Business Shutdowns; Working to Expedite 1,104 More Nurses

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he does not plan to shut down schools or businesses despite rising numbers among COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

On Friday, the governor reported 2,061 new confirmed and probable cases, 36 more hospitalizations, and 24 more deaths.

In an interview with Talk Business & Politics for Sunday’s TV show, Hutchinson said it would not be fair to business owners who have followed state health directives and have worked to keep their facilities safe.

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Arkansas Governor: No Plans For Statewide School Or Business Shutdowns

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he does not plan to shut down schools or businesses despite rising numbers among COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. On Friday, the governor reported 2,061 new confirmed and probable cases, 36 more hospitalizations, and 24 more deaths.