LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.
In its Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,457 new cases; 22,158 active cases; 1,078 hospitalized, which is up 21 from Sunday; 174 on ventilators, which is up 4 from Sunday; deaths added today, 58, for a total of 3,295; a total of 203,107 cases; 152,176 recoveries; PCR tests, 9,178; antigen tests, 1,013.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 200; Benton, 138; Washington, 101; Craighead, 93; and Faulkner, 69.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
"Today we began receiving shipments of the Moderna vaccine (5,900 doses), with additional shipments expected tomorrow and Wednesday. We also received a second shipment of the Pfizer vaccine (18,575 doses). While this news provides hope for many, it is a continued concern to see the loss of 58 additional Arkansans (20 are delayed reports). We must still resolve to take every precaution to keep everyone safe."
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:
COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Active Cases: 93
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 46
COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Active Cases: 96
Active Confirmed Cases: 44
Active Probable Cases: 52
COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Active Cases: 37
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 10
COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Active Cases: 99
Active Confirmed Cases: 85
Active Probable Cases: 14
COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Active Cases: 79
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 32