By MICHAEL TILLEY/ TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday he had an “optimistic” call with the White House COVID-19 coordinator on receiving more vaccines, saying that a consistent and increasing supply is needed for more efficient vaccine distribution.
More vaccines are certainly needed to contain the ongoing virus spread in Arkansas. New reported COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations all rose in Tuesday’s report from the Arkansas Department of Health. Confirmed and probable cases rose by 2,485, bringing the cumulative total to 287,187. Tuesday’s new cases are above the 1,854 on the previous Tuesday.
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A COVID-19 vaccine was shown during a press conference last month at the Arkansas Department of Health as the first people in the state were vaccinated.
CREDIT MICHAEL HIBBLEN / KUAR NEWS