Thursday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,458
Confirmed Cases: 1,283
Probable Cases: 175
Total Active Cases: 99
Active Confirmed Cases: 41
Active Probable Cases: 58

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 631
Confirmed Cases: 561
Probable Cases: 70
Total Active Cases: 45
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 502
Confirmed Cases: 447
Probable Cases: 55
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 22
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 394
Confirmed Cases: 373
Probable Cases: 21
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 25
Active Probable Cases: 13

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County

Total Cumulative Cases: 281
Confirmed Cases: 269
Probable Cases: 12

Total Active Cases: 15
Active Confirmed Cases: 14
Active Probable Cases: 1

Wednesday COVID-19 Maps and Numbers Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,436
Confirmed Cases: 1,280
Probable Cases: 156
Total Active Cases: 90
Active Confirmed Cases: 43
Active Probable Cases: 47

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 628
Confirmed Cases: 560
Probable Cases: 68
Total Active Cases: 47
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 491
Confirmed Cases: 442
Probable Cases: 49
Total Active Cases: 32
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 385
Confirmed Cases: 368
Probable Cases: 17
Total Active Cases: 32
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 278
Confirmed Cases: 266
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 15
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 2

Number of Working Women Drops to Levels Not Seen Since 1988

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was detected in the U.S., the share of women in the workforce has fallen to levels not seen since 1988. Data shows women not only lost the most jobs since the start of the outbreak, but they are also exhausted from performing most of the childcare and household responsibilities, so some are choosing to leave their jobs.

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Number of Working Women Drops to Levels Not Seen Since 1988

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was detected in the U.S., the share of women in the workforce has fallen to levels not seen since 1988. Data shows women not only lost the most jobs since the start of the outbreak, but they are also exhausted from performing most of the childcare and household responsibilities, so some are choosing to leave their jobs.

Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,417
Confirmed Cases: 1,274
Probable Cases: 143
Total Active Cases: 82
Active Confirmed Cases: 41
Active Probable Cases: 41

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 625
Confirmed Cases: 558
Probable Cases: 67
Total Active Cases: 52
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 490
Confirmed Cases: 441
Probable Cases: 49
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 25
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 378
Confirmed Cases: 365
Probable Cases: 13
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 277
Confirmed Cases: 264
Probable Cases: 13
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 3

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 584 new cases; 10,135 active cases; 688 hospitalized, which is up 33 from Sunday; 119 on ventilators, which is up 12 from Sunday; deaths added today, 27, for a total of 1,985; a total of 113,641 cases; 94,664 recoveries; PCR tests, 7,866; antigen tests, 578.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 48; Washington, 37; Craighead, 33; Sebastian, 31; and White, 28.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"There is a slight decrease in new cases compared to last Monday with an increase in testing. While this is some good news, we are still seeing high numbers of deaths and hospitalizations. During tomorrow's weekly update, I'll discuss the state's winter strategy, and we'll receive an update about Arkansas schools and hospitals."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Sunday's COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,394
Confirmed Cases: 1,265
Probable Cases: 129
Total Active Cases: 78
Active Confirmed Cases: 40
Active Probable Cases: 38

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 617
Confirmed Cases: 553
Probable Cases: 64
Total Active Cases: 53
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 478
Confirmed Cases: 431
Probable Cases: 47
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 370
Confirmed Cases: 359
Probable Cases: 11
Total Active Cases: 23
Active Confirmed Cases: 20
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 274
Confirmed Cases: 261
Probable Cases: 13
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 3

Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,371
Confirmed Cases: 1,252
Probable Cases: 119
Total Active Cases: 73
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 39

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 599
Confirmed Cases: 543
Probable Cases: 56
Total Active Cases: 44
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 8

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 465
Confirmed Cases: 423
Probable Cases: 42
Total Active Cases: 29
Active Confirmed Cases: 24
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 364
Confirmed Cases: 356
Probable Cases: 8
Total Active Cases: 20
Active Confirmed Cases: 19
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 270
Confirmed Cases: 258
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 14
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 2

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,072 new cases; 9,466 active cases; 666 hospitalized, which is up 4 from Wednesday; 100 on ventilators, which is up 1 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 19, for a total of 1,894; a total of 109,712 cases; 92,172 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,906; antigen tests, 1,241.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Garland, 108; Pulaski, 95; Washington, 90; Benton, 76; and Craighead, 52.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"As I typically do, I looked back at last Thursday's cases and compared them to today. We had 1,202 total new cases last Thursday compared to 1,072 today. This decrease was also recorded with an increase in total testing from this time last week. While these numbers may provide some encouragement, we know that we still have a long way to go to beat COVID-19."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Thursday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,362
Confirmed Cases: 1,247
Probable Cases: 115
Total Active Cases: 70
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 40

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 590
Confirmed Cases: 534
Probable Cases: 56
Total Active Cases: 41
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 459
Confirmed Cases: 419
Probable Cases: 40
Total Active Cases: 24
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 360
Confirmed Cases: 354
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 18
Active Confirmed Cases: 18
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 269
Confirmed Cases: 257
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 14
Active Confirmed Cases: 11
Active Probable Cases: 3

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 961 new cases; 9,303 active cases; 662 hospitalized, which is down 14 from Tuesday; 99 on ventilators, which is up 5 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 18, for a total of 1,875; a total of 108,640 cases; 91,441 recoveries; PCR tests, 7,105; antigen tests, 1,457.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Benton, 79; Pulaski, 66; Washington, 50; Craighead, 44; and Greene, 41.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"Today we reached over 300,000 total tests for the month of October. This means that over 10% of the population of Arkansas was tested for COVID-19 in the past 27 days. This could not have been accomplished without the remarkable work from the Arkansas Department of Health and its partners. While our new case numbers today are lower than they were last Wednesday (1,155), we still have to be disciplined, watch out for our neighbors, and follow the public health guidelines.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,351
Confirmed Cases: 1,243
Probable Cases: 108
Total Active Cases: 71
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 40

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 582
Confirmed Cases: 528
Probable Cases: 54
Total Active Cases: 39
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 451
Confirmed Cases: 413
Probable Cases: 38
Total Active Cases: 20
Active Confirmed Cases: 17
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 358
Confirmed Cases: 352
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 18
Active Confirmed Cases: 18
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 267
Confirmed Cases: 255
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 9
Active Probable Cases: 3

Tuesday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,341
Confirmed Cases: 1,237
Probable Cases: 104
Total Active Cases: 67
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 40

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 578
Confirmed Cases: 524
Probable Cases: 54
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 447
Confirmed Cases: 411
Probable Cases: 36
Total Active Cases: 22
Active Confirmed Cases: 18
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 354
Confirmed Cases: 347
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 21
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 266
Confirmed Cases: 254
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 9
Active Probable Cases: 3

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 612 new cases; 9,571 active cases; 649 hospitalized, which is up 16 from Sunday; 102 on ventilators, which is up 7 from Sunday; deaths added today, 21, for a total of 1,833; a total of 106,727 cases; 89,730 recoveries; PCR tests, 6,965; antigen tests, 641.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 53; Washington, 45; Craighead, 42; and Sebastian, 37; and Benton, 30.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"These numbers should put everyone in Arkansas on alert. We are not having a steep escalation of cases but we do see the new cases steadily increasing in the last few weeks. The increased hospitalizations and deaths are somber reminders of the current threat. United, we will have success but it takes everyone to fight hard in the coming weeks. We must do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Arkansas, especially as we head toward what could be a very challenging winter."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Walmart Files Suit Against DOJ, DEA Over Opioid Meds

Walmart filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Thursday (Oct. 22), asking for clarity to pharmacists’ requirements when filling prescriptions containing opioids. The company filed the 54-page complaint in the Eastern District of Texas the Sherman Division.

In 2019, the DEA began to crack down on pharmacists and physicians looking to curb the massive use of the potent drugs and the highly addictive nature of opioids used to manage pain. The complaint claims the government’s recent actions attempt to make up for years of “profound failures” to limit the number of opioid drugs being produced and sold on the market and stop “bad actors” from prescribing them without cause. The suit claims the DEA was given years of reports naming suspicious activity from doctors across the nation who manage to have their licenses still because the regulatory continued to renew them.

https://talkbusiness.net/2020/10/walmart-files-suit-against-doj-dea-over-opioid-meds/

Walmart files suit against DOJ, DEA over opioid meds - Talk Business & Politics

Walmart filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Thursday (Oct. 22), asking for clarity to pharmacists' requirements when filling prescriptions containing opioids. The company filed the 54-page complaint in the Eastern District of Texas the Sherman Division.

Sunday's COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,327
Confirmed Cases: 1,229
Probable Cases: 98
Total Active Cases: 62
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 41

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 568
Confirmed Cases: 515
Probable Cases: 53
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 26
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 446
Confirmed Cases: 411
Probable Cases: 35
Total Active Cases: 25
Active Confirmed Cases: 22
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 350
Confirmed Cases: 343
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 29
Active Confirmed Cases: 29
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 262
Confirmed Cases: 252
Probable Cases: 10
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 3

Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,301
Confirmed Cases: 1,221
Probable Cases: 80
Total Active Cases: 53
Active Confirmed Cases: 18
Active Probable Cases: 35

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 556
Confirmed Cases: 510
Probable Cases: 46
Total Active Cases: 29
Active Confirmed Cases: 22
Active Probable Cases: 7

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 432
Confirmed Cases: 402
Probable Cases: 30
Total Active Cases: 19
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 342
Confirmed Cases: 335
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 29
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 260
Confirmed Cases: 251
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 3

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,155 new cases; 8,520 active cases; 636 hospitalized, which is down 1 from Tuesday; 99 on ventilators, which is down 2 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 23, for a total of 1,751; a total of 101,596 cases; 86,520 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,674; antigen tests, 1,368.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 84; Craighead, 53; Benton, 44; Washington, 42; and White, 38.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"We are testing at record levels and we continue to see a high number of new cases across Arkansas. Compared to last Wednesday, we are plus 76 cases. Today we have 14 counties with more than 20 cases, once again highlighting the fact that this virus is not contained to one part of the state. We must all remain focused in our fight against COVID-19. Let’s be careful of the social gatherings and remind each other that wearing a mask protects those around us. Today everyone understands the need for social distancing."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,280
Confirmed Cases: 1,217
Probable Cases: 63
Total Active Cases: 45
Active Confirmed Cases: 17
Active Probable Cases: 28

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 544
Confirmed Cases: 501
Probable Cases: 43
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 20
Active Probable Cases: 6

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 420
Confirmed Cases: 390
Probable Cases: 30
Total Active Cases: 19
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 340
Confirmed Cases: 333
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 254
Confirmed Cases: 245
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 3

Five Students of UA Cossatot Will Be a Part of Leadership Institute Virtual Event

We are pleased to announce that there will be five students to represent at this year HACU’s ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute Conference scheduled to begin Sunday, October 25-28.  HACU's ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute Virtual Event is a four day career leadership & development networking symposium designed to build the career & leadership skills of undergraduate students. Over 500 students from the U.S. and Puerto Rico will attend presentations, workshops, luncheons, and a town hall meeting as well as meet with conference exhibitors and recruiters. These students represent a wide range of academic disciplines. They arrive with resumes, eager to discuss career, internship, research and advanced education opportunities.
 

We are excited to have students represent UA Cossatot college and Arkansas!  

Tuesday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,274
Confirmed Cases: 1,216
Probable Cases: 58
Total Active Cases: 43
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 27

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 544
Confirmed Cases: 501
Probable Cases: 43
Total Active Cases: 27
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 6

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 417
Confirmed Cases: 387
Probable Cases: 30
Total Active Cases: 19
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 342
Confirmed Cases: 335
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 254
Confirmed Cases: 245
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 10
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 3

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 531 new cases; 8,658 active cases; 613 hospitalized, which is up 41 from Sunday; 99 on ventilators, which is up 2 from Sunday; deaths added today, 10, for a total of 1,714; a total of 99,597 cases; 84,770 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,918; antigen tests, 803.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 53; Craighead, 45; Washington, 25; Sebastian, 24 and Benton, 23.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

"We saw another decrease in new cases yesterday, and I am hopeful that the cases will stay low through the week. I applaud our students and educators for reducing the active cases in our schools. Let’s stay vigilant, and while cases usually go up in the next four days, let’s remember that it is up to each of us to do our part to help slow this virus and protect ourselves, our family, and our neighbors."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,271
Confirmed Cases: 1,214
Probable Cases: 57
Total Active Cases: 44
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 29

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 539
Confirmed Cases: 497
Probable Cases: 42
Total Active Cases: 26
Active Confirmed Cases: 18
Active Probable Cases: 8

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 413
Confirmed Cases: 383
Probable Cases: 30
Total Active Cases: 18
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 342
Confirmed Cases: 335
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 44
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 254
Confirmed Cases: 245
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 3

Sunday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,264
Confirmed Cases: 1,213
Probable Cases: 51
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 537
Confirmed Cases: 495
Probable Cases: 42
Total Active Cases: 24
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 8

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 413
Confirmed Cases: 383
Probable Cases: 30
Total Active Cases: 20
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 341
Confirmed Cases: 334
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 44
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 254
Confirmed Cases: 245
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 3

Friday's COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,246
Confirmed Cases: 1,208
Probable Cases: 38
Total Active Cases: 22
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 532
Confirmed Cases: 489
Probable Cases: 43
Total Active Cases: 21
Active Confirmed Cases: 11
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 404
Confirmed Cases: 376
Probable Cases: 28
Total Active Cases: 22
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 6

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 325
Confirmed Cases: 318
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 253
Confirmed Cases: 246
Probable Cases: 7
Total Active Cases: 10
Active Confirmed Cases: 9
Active Probable Cases: 1

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today's update on Arkansas's COVID-19 response.

In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,278 new cases; 8,424 active cases; 594 hospitalized, which is up 7 from Wednesday; 106 on ventilators, which is down 7 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 11, for a total of 1,645; a total of 96,524 cases; 82,529 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,786; antigen tests, 1,094.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 83; Benton, 76; Washington, 65; Craighead, 61; and Sebastian, 55.

Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:

“I expected the number of new cases to increase as we enter the last part of the week. This has been the pattern, but the cases reported today set a new record high. Our increased testing efforts allow us to find cases already present and react to them. Each one of us must be proactive in our individual efforts to help slow the spread of this virus.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Thursday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,240
Confirmed Cases: 1,206
Probable Cases: 34
Total Active Cases: 21
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 13

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 527
Confirmed Cases: 488
Probable Cases: 39
Total Active Cases: 27
Active Confirmed Cases: 18
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 402
Confirmed Cases: 375
Probable Cases: 27
Total Active Cases: 23
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 7

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 319
Confirmed Cases: 313
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 37
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 251
Confirmed Cases: 245
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 10
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 0

Wednesday's COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,232
Confirmed Cases: 1,203
Probable Cases: 29
Total Active Cases: 17
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 524
Confirmed Cases: 487
Probable Cases: 37
Total Active Cases: 25
Active Confirmed Cases: 17
Active Probable Cases: 8

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 400
Confirmed Cases: 375
Probable Cases: 25
Total Active Cases: 21
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 314
Confirmed Cases: 308
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 39
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 250
Confirmed Cases: 244
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 1