Thursday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,751
Confirmed Cases: 1,422
Probable Cases: 329
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 39

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 841
Confirmed Cases: 670
Probable Cases: 171
Total Active Cases: 48
Active Confirmed Cases: 17
Active Probable Cases: 31

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 656
Confirmed Cases: 554
Probable Cases: 102
Total Active Cases: 35
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 8

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 849
Confirmed Cases: 786
Probable Cases: 63
Total Active Cases: 148
Active Confirmed Cases: 139
Active Probable Cases: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 397
Confirmed Cases: 358
Probable Cases: 39
Total Active Cases: 34
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 6

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 2,212 new cases; 16,378 active cases; 1,088 hospitalized, which is up 14 from Tuesday; 186 on ventilators, which is down 9 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 10, for a total of 2,522; a total of 161,521 cases; 125,975 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,095; antigen tests, 2,764.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 258; Benton, 166; Washington, 158; Craighead, 119; and Faulkner, 84.

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

“I expected the return to higher case numbers today, and all indications are that the number will continue to be high through the week. With COVID-19 virus in every area of the state (and nation), we need to double our efforts to follow 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: 1,736
Confirmed Cases: 1,417
Probable Cases: 319
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 37

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 836
Confirmed Cases: 668
Probable Cases: 168
Total Active Cases: 51
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 28

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 651
Confirmed Cases: 552
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 830
Confirmed Cases: 767
Probable Cases: 63
Total Active Cases: 149
Active Confirmed Cases: 138
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 651
Confirmed Cases: 552
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 36
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 5

Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,707
Confirmed Cases: 1,402
Probable Cases: 305
Total Active Cases: 68
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 33

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 801
Confirmed Cases: 659
Probable Cases: 142
Total Active Cases: 41
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 641
Confirmed Cases: 545
Probable Cases: 96
Total Active Cases: 43
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 789
Confirmed Cases: 728
Probable Cases: 61
Total Active Cases: 140
Active Confirmed Cases: 129
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 370
Confirmed Cases: 338
Probable Cases: 32
Total Active Cases: 38
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 6

Sunday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,704
Confirmed Cases: 1,401
Probable Cases: 303
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 35

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 800
Confirmed Cases: 658
Probable Cases: 142
Total Active Cases: 46
Active Confirmed Cases: 26
Active Probable Cases: 20

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 640
Confirmed Cases: 541
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 46
Active Confirmed Cases: 40
Active Probable Cases: 6

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 776
Confirmed Cases: 714
Probable Cases: 62
Total Active Cases: 140
Active Confirmed Cases: 127
Active Probable Cases: 13

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 368
Confirmed Cases: 336
Probable Cases: 32
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 6

Saturday's COVID-19 Maps and Numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health

Governor Hutchinson Provides Today’s COVID-19 Update

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

In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,052 new cases; 16,908 active cases; 1,011 hospitalized, which is up 8 from Thursday; 192 on ventilators, which is up 23 from Thursday; no deaths added today, for a total of 2,436; a total of 153,677 cases; 119,558 recoveries; PCR tests, 9,330; antigen tests, 355.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Benton, 133; Washington, 68; Pulaski, 65; Craighead, 64; and Saline, 41.

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

“As expected, we saw a decrease in testing yesterday, leading to a decrease in new cases compared to last week. The extent to which efforts were taken to help slow the spread this week will become evident in the weeks to come as we get back to a normal level of testing. Continue to protect yourself, your friends, and your family this weekend."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,700
Confirmed Cases: 1,397
Probable Cases: 303
Total Active Cases: 77
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 38

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 795
Confirmed Cases: 656
Probable Cases: 139
Total Active Cases: 51
Active Confirmed Cases: 29
Active Probable Cases: 22

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 640
Confirmed Cases: 541
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 50
Active Confirmed Cases: 43
Active Probable Cases: 7

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 772
Confirmed Cases: 711
Probable Cases: 61
Total Active Cases: 152
Active Confirmed Cases: 138
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 366
Confirmed Cases: 335
Probable Cases: 31
Total Active Cases: 41
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 5

Mid-South Farmers Asked to Participate in Organic Production Survey

Researchers with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, with support from Winrock International, are asking farmers in the Mid-South to participate in a survey to measure interest in organic crop, feed, and livestock production.

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Mid-South Farmers Asked to Participate in Organic Production Survey

Researchers with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, with support from Winrock International, are asking farmers in the Mid-South to participate in a survey to measure interest in organic crop, feed, and livestock production.

Friday's COVID-19 Arkansas Health Department Updated Maps and Numbers

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,697
Confirmed Cases: 1,392
Probable Cases: 305
Total Active Cases: 83
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 46

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 795
Confirmed Cases: 656
Probable Cases: 139
Total Active Cases: 57
Active Confirmed Cases: 32
Active Probable Cases: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 626
Confirmed Cases: 525
Probable Cases: 101
Total Active Cases: 58
Active Confirmed Cases: 43
Active Probable Cases: 15

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 770
Confirmed Cases: 709
Probable Cases: 61
Total Active Cases: 164
Active Confirmed Cases: 149
Active Probable Cases: 15

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 365
Confirmed Cases: 334
Probable Cases: 31
Total Active Cases: 40
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 5

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,673
Confirmed Cases: 1,382
Probable Cases: 291
Total Active Cases: 78
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 43

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 783
Confirmed Cases: 650
Probable Cases: 133
Total Active Cases: 52
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 22

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 615
Confirmed Cases: 516
Probable Cases: 99
Total Active Cases: 58
Active Confirmed Cases: 42
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 733
Confirmed Cases: 678
Probable Cases: 55
Total Active Cases: 173
Active Confirmed Cases: 159
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 354
Confirmed Cases: 325
Probable Cases: 29
Total Active Cases: 37
Active Confirmed Cases: 33
Active Probable Cases: 4

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

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,665
Confirmed Cases: 1,378
Probable Cases: 287
Total Active Cases: 85
Active Confirmed Cases: 35
Active Probable Cases: 50

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 777
Confirmed Cases: 645
Probable Cases: 132
Total Active Cases: 55
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 611
Confirmed Cases: 513
Probable Cases: 98
Total Active Cases: 66
Active Confirmed Cases: 42
Active Probable Cases: 24

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 710
Confirmed Cases: 657
Probable Cases: 53
Total Active Cases: 168
Active Confirmed Cases: 156
Active Probable Cases: 12

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 351
Confirmed Cases: 322
Probable Cases: 29
Total Active Cases: 42
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 8

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 1,017 new cases; 16,727 active cases; 974 hospitalized, which is up 12 from Sunday; 164 on ventilators, which is up 1 from Sunday; deaths added today, 30, for a total of 2,387; a total of 146,190 cases; 113,946 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,693; antigen tests, 890.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 157; Washington, 75; Benton, 69; Sebastian, 57; and Saline, 54.

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

“We saw a decrease in new cases from last Monday, and this is a hopeful sign; but our hospitalizations are still going up. How we handle Thanksgiving this year will determine our hospitalizations around Christmas. Thanks for being a part of turning this fight around.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

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

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,641
Confirmed Cases: 1,359
Probable Cases: 282
Total Active Cases: 89
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 55

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 768
Confirmed Cases: 638
Probable Cases: 130
Total Active Cases: 54
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 27

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 605
Confirmed Cases: 510
Probable Cases: 95
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 46
Active Probable Cases: 26

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 688
Confirmed Cases: 636
Probable Cases: 52
Total Active Cases: 182
Active Confirmed Cases: 170
Active Probable Cases: 12

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 349
Confirmed Cases: 320
Probable Cases: 29
Total Active Cases: 47
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 10

Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,620
Confirmed Cases: 1,352
Probable Cases: 268
Total Active Cases: 93
Active Confirmed Cases: 37
Active Probable Cases: 56

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 747
Confirmed Cases: 631
Probable Cases: 116
Total Active Cases: 50
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 22

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 588
Confirmed Cases: 501
Probable Cases: 87
Total Active Cases: 63
Active Confirmed Cases: 42
Active Probable Cases: 21

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 642
Confirmed Cases: 593
Probable Cases: 49
Total Active Cases: 176
Active Confirmed Cases: 159
Active Probable Cases: 17

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 336
Confirmed Cases: 307
Probable Cases: 29
Total Active Cases: 42
Active Confirmed Cases: 29
Active Probable Cases: 13

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 2,238 new cases; 16,998 active cases; 899 hospitalized, which is down 2 from Wednesday; 146 on ventilators, which is up 3 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 22, for a total of 2,297; a total of 139,855 cases; 109,135 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,560; antigen tests, 2,034.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 207; Washington, 131; Sebastian, 122; Benton, 110; and Craighead, 102.

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

“I will be addressing the high number of new cases in a Friday news conference. Today we implemented the first recommendation of the COVID-19 Winter Task Force, and I will address hospital capacity tomorrow.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Thursday COVID-19 Update

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 1,715 new cases; 16,577 active cases; 901 hospitalized, which is up 6 from Tuesday; 143 on ventilators, which is up 6 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 30, for a total of 2,275; a total of 137,617 cases; 107,772 recoveries; PCR tests, 9,924; antigen tests, 2,467.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 176; Washington, 147; White, 105; Benton, 84; and Craighead, 78.

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

“Our hospitalizations again reached an all-time high today. This puts a strain on our medical teams and it’s never been more important for all of us to do our part and be part of the solution. Thanks to everyone for making common sense and necessary adjustments for Thanksgiving.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,607
Confirmed Cases: 1,348
Probable Cases: 259
Total Active Cases: 93
Active Confirmed Cases: 39
Active Probable Cases: 54

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 736
Confirmed Cases: 623
Probable Cases: 113
Total Active Cases: 52
Active Confirmed Cases: 31
Active Probable Cases: 21

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 579
Confirmed Cases: 494
Probable Cases: 85
Total Active Cases: 56
Active Confirmed Cases: 36
Active Probable Cases: 20

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 618
Confirmed Cases: 574
Probable Cases: 44
Total Active Cases: 173
Active Confirmed Cases: 160
Active Probable Cases: 13

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 330
Confirmed Cases: 303
Probable Cases: 27
Total Active Cases: 39
Active Confirmed Cases: 28
Active Probable Cases: 11

Governor Hutchinson Announces Record Number Of Arkansas Students Taking Computer Science

LITTLE ROCK – Enrollment in Computer Science courses topped 10,000 for this school term, a record number of students that is an increase of 6.5 percent over the previous year and an 847 percent increase since the 2014-2015 term, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference today.

The enrollment numbers were taken from Arkansas school districts’ Cycle 2 enrollment reports, which were due to the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) by October 15.

The enrollment report shows that for the first time in Arkansas, the percentage of African American students who are taking a computer science class – 19.6 percent – exceeds the percentage of all African American students – 19.2 percent – enrolled in Arkansas high schools.

ADE also reports that the number of girls taking at least one computer science class increased by 283 to 3,135, a 28 percent increase over the past year and a 1,300 percent increase over 2014, when 223 girls were enrolled.

“When we became the first state in the nation to require all high schools to teach computer science, our goal was to increase enrollment to 7,500 by the 2019-2020 school year,” Governor Hutchinson said. “We surpassed that goal a year early, and this year, even with COVID-19, we topped 10,000. Educators and students embraced the initiative. We have enhanced our education system, and we are strengthening our workforce.”

Governor Hutchinson also announced his support for legislation during the 93rd General Assembly that would require a computer science credit to graduate and would require each high school to employ at least one certified computer science teacher. Senator Jane English is sponsoring the bill.

Anthony Owen, State Director of Computer Science, praised the work that led to the sixth consecutive increase in enrollment. “I am proud beyond words that our schools, educators, and students stepped up and again demonstrated that computer science remains a top priority across Arkansas.”

Third Quarter Net Income Up 56% For Walmart, Revenue Beats Estimates

Walmart sales have grown as an essential retailer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The retail giant posted better than expected financial third-quarter results with revenue of $134.7 billion, including $1.1 billion of currency fluctuations. Walmart grew revenue by 5.2% from a year ago and outpaced analysts’ expectations of $132.23 billion.

Earnings consensus was $1.18 per share and Walmart exceeded that at $1.80 per share on a diluted basis before a 34-cent loss from the sale of the Argentine business and an 80-cent charge from unrealized losses on equity investments. Walmart’s adjusted earnings of $1.34 per share were still better than the $1.16 reported a year ago.

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Third Quarter Net Income Up 56% For Walmart, Revenue Beats Estimates

Walmart sales have grown as an essential retailer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The retail giant posted better than expected financial third-quarter results with revenue of $134.7 billion, including $1.1 billion of currency fluctuations. Walmart grew revenue by 5.2% from a year ago and outpaced analysts' expectations of $132.23 billion.

Wednesday COVID-19 Update from the AR Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,601
Confirmed Cases: 1,344
Probable Cases: 257
Total Active Cases: 97
Active Confirmed Cases: 42
Active Probable Cases: 55

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 728
Confirmed Cases: 617
Probable Cases: 111
Total Active Cases: 67
Active Confirmed Cases: 38
Active Probable Cases: 29

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 572
Confirmed Cases: 488
Probable Cases: 84
Total Active Cases: 56
Active Confirmed Cases: 34
Active Probable Cases: 22

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 609
Confirmed Cases: 564
Probable Cases: 45
Total Active Cases: 174
Active Confirmed Cases: 160
Active Probable Cases: 14

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 326
Confirmed Cases: 300
Probable Cases: 26
Total Active Cases: 37
Active Confirmed Cases: 27
Active Probable Cases: 10

Tuesday's COVID-19 Numbers and Maps

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 1,308 new cases; 16,485 active cases; 861 hospitalized, which is up 31 from Sunday; 123 on ventilators, which is up 7 from Sunday; deaths added today, 42, for a total of 2,225; a total of 134,348 cases; 105,468 recoveries; PCR tests, 10,329; antigen tests, 620.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Washington, 161; Pulaski, 130; Benton, 70; Sebastian, 64; and Craighead, 63.

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

“The new cases are higher than last Monday, and this may be an indication we are in for a tough week ahead. The 42 new deaths is regrettably an all-time high in a single day. While there is good news on the vaccine front this morning, we have to work together to reduce cases, hospitalizations and save lives.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,586
Confirmed Cases: 1,341
Probable Cases: 245
Total Active Cases: 98
Active Confirmed Cases: 46
Active Probable Cases: 52

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 721
Confirmed Cases: 613
Probable Cases: 108
Total Active Cases: 67
Active Confirmed Cases: 40
Active Probable Cases: 27

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 563
Confirmed Cases: 482
Probable Cases: 81
Total Active Cases: 52
Active Confirmed Cases: 30
Active Probable Cases: 22

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 584
Confirmed Cases: 542
Probable Cases: 42
Total Active Cases: 157
Active Confirmed Cases: 146
Active Probable Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 320
Confirmed Cases: 294
Probable Cases: 26
Total Active Cases: 33
Active Confirmed Cases: 23
Active Probable Cases: 10

Monday COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,577
Confirmed Cases: 1,335
Probable Cases: 242
Total Active Cases: 103
Active Confirmed Cases: 47
Active Probable Cases: 56

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 721
Confirmed Cases: 612
Probable Cases: 109
Total Active Cases: 74
Active Confirmed Cases: 42
Active Probable Cases: 32

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 558
Confirmed Cases: 476
Probable Cases: 82
Total Active Cases: 50
Active Confirmed Cases: 26
Active Probable Cases: 24

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 567
Confirmed Cases: 525
Probable Cases: 42
Total Active Cases: 155
Active Confirmed Cases: 139
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 317
Confirmed Cases: 291
Probable Cases: 26
Total Active Cases: 32
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 11

Saturday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,565
Confirmed Cases: 1,329
Probable Cases: 236
Total Active Cases: 115
Active Confirmed Cases: 48
Active Probable Cases: 67

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 709
Confirmed Cases: 604
Probable Cases: 105
Total Active Cases: 71
Active Confirmed Cases: 41
Active Probable Cases: 30

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 547
Confirmed Cases: 470
Probable Cases: 77
Total Active Cases: 42
Active Confirmed Cases: 22
Active Probable Cases: 20

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 539
Confirmed Cases: 500
Probable Cases: 39
Total Active Cases: 146
Active Confirmed Cases: 125
Active Probable Cases: 21

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 312
Confirmed Cases: 290
Probable Cases: 22
Total Active Cases: 27
Active Confirmed Cases: 19
Active Probable Cases: 8

Friday COVID-19 Update from the Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,545
Confirmed Cases: 1,318
Probable Cases: 227
Total Active Cases: 110
Active Confirmed Cases: 41
Active Probable Cases: 69

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 702
Confirmed Cases: 601
Probable Cases: 101
Total Active Cases: 72
Active Confirmed Cases: 44
Active Probable Cases: 28

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 536
Confirmed Cases: 464
Probable Cases: 72
Total Active Cases: 33
Active Confirmed Cases: 17
Active Probable Cases: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 507
Confirmed Cases: 468
Probable Cases: 39
Total Active Cases: 120
Active Confirmed Cases: 97
Active Probable Cases: 23

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 307
Confirmed Cases: 286
Probable Cases: 21
Total Active Cases: 24
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 8

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 1,809 new cases; 14,491 active cases; 805 hospitalized, which is up 4 from Wednesday; 116 on ventilators, which is unchanged from Wednesday; deaths added today, 18, for a total of 2,144; a total of 128,09 cases; 102,355 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,164; antigen tests, 1,740.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 154; Washington, 70; Sebastian, 66; Craighead, 60; and Benton, 58.

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

"Yesterday was a strong day of testing for Arkansas. Our increased testing efforts continue to reveal consistently high numbers of new COVID-19 cases throughout the state. When you get out each day, be mindful of the pressure on our hospitals, doctors, and health care workers. Let's reduce the hospitalizations by doing our part to protect each other."

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

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Governor Asa Hutchinson provided an update regarding the replacement of Arkansas's statues in National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.