Arkansas State Forester Selected to Lead National Forestry Association

Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox was elected in late September to serve as president of the National Association of State Foresters. Fox says wise forest management and safe wildland fire operations are top priorities while building collaboration and communication within the nation's forestry community. 

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Arkansas State Forester Selected to Lead National Forestry Association

Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox was elected in late September to serve as president of the National Association of State Foresters . Fox says wise forest

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

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,214
Confirmed Cases: 1,197
Probable Cases: 17
Total Active Cases: 10
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 503
Confirmed Cases: 476
Probable Cases: 27
Total Active Cases: 21
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 373
Confirmed Cases: 354
Probable Cases: 19
Total Active Cases: 14
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 281
Confirmed Cases: 279
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 22
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 237
Confirmed Cases: 233
Probable Cases: 4
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 2

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 417 new cases; 6,922 active cases; 524 hospitalized, which is up 15 from Sunday; 93 on ventilators, which is up 4 from Sunday; deaths added today, 22, for a total of 1,447; a total of 87,430 cases; 76,204 recoveries; PCR tests, 6,305; antigen tests, 845.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 58; Washington, 34; Sebastian, 28; Craighead, 23; Benton, 15; Crawford, 15; and Faulkner, 15.

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

“Today we are reminded that more cases lead to increased hospitalizations. The number of hospitalized is too high. While it is manageable, it's important to slow the spread of this virus to keep people out of the hospital because of COVID-19.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,213
Confirmed Cases: 1,197
Probable Cases: 16
Total Active Cases: 10
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 503
Confirmed Cases: 476
Probable Cases: 27
Total Active Cases: 21
Active Confirmed Cases: 16
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 373
Confirmed Cases: 354
Probable Cases: 19
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 280
Confirmed Cases: 278
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 22
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 237
Confirmed Cases: 233
Probable Cases: 4
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 2

There are now 1,425 reported deaths, 1,278 confirmed and 147 probable, due to COVID-19, according to the Arkansas Department of Health, up from 1,407 Saturday.

The department reported 83,306 confirmed cases of the virus and another 3,707 probable cases Sunday, compared to 82,851 confirmed and 3,674 probable cases a day earlier. There are 1,424 active, according to health officials.

Sunday's COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,213
Confirmed Cases: 1,197
Probable Cases: 16
Total Active Cases: 10
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 503
Confirmed Cases: 476
Probable Cases: 27
Total Active Cases: 23
Active Confirmed Cases: 18
Active Probable Cases: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 371
Confirmed Cases: 352
Probable Cases: 19
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 279
Confirmed Cases: 277
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 22
Active Confirmed Cases: 21
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 237
Confirmed Cases: 233
Probable Cases: 4
Total Active Cases: 14
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 2

Friday COVID-19 Arkansas Health Department Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,208
Confirmed Cases: 1,193
Probable Cases: 15
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 2

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 493
Confirmed Cases: 468
Probable Cases: 25
Total Active Cases: 22
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 366
Confirmed Cases: 347
Probable Cases: 19
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 272
Confirmed Cases: 270
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 234
Confirmed Cases: 231
Probable Cases: 3
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 11
Active Probable Cases: 1

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 958 new cases; 7,330 active cases; 475 hospitalized, which is down 10 from Thursday; 89 on ventilators, which is down 3 from Thursday; deaths added today, 7, for a total of 1,391; a total of 85,779 cases; 74,473 recoveries; PCR tests, 12,316; antigen tests, 757.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Craighead, 46; Pulaski, 39; Faulkner, 34; Sebastian, 33; and Pope, 27.

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

“We’ve received our first shipment of over 59,000 of the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid tests from the federal government. Today was another record breaking day of testing. This is welcome news as we continue to increase our testing efforts. This weekend, let’s all do our part to protect ourselves and others.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Thursday's COVID-19 Updated Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,207
Total Active Cases: 8
Total Recovered Cases: 1,181
Total Deaths: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 485
Total Active Cases: 17
Total Recovered Cases: 456
Total Deaths: 12

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 362
Total Active Cases: 11
Total Recovered Cases: 325
Total Deaths: 26

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 268
Total Active Cases: 15
Total Recovered Cases: 249
Total Deaths: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 234
Total Active Cases: 14
Total Recovered Cases: 217
Total Deaths: 3

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 1,124 new cases; 7,244 active cases; 485 hospitalized, which is down 5 from Wednesday; 92 on ventilators, which is down 1 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 15, for a total of 1,384; a total of 84,821 cases; 73,734 recoveries; PCR tests, 11,244; antigen tests, 1,154.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 79; Washington, 77; Benton, 55; Craighead, 40; and Sebastian, 37.

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

“I never like the increase in cases, but I am encouraged by fewer hospitalized, the increased testing and the decline of active cases in K-12 and colleges. There were over 12,000 PCR and antigen tests yesterday, which is a record for our daily reporting. This high testing volume is vital to our efforts to slow the spread of this virus. Remember, we all have to be disciplined and serious about COVID-19.”

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: 1,206
Total Active Cases: 7
Total Recovered Cases: 1,181
Total Deaths: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 482
Total Active Cases: 17
Total Recovered Cases: 453
Total Deaths: 12

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 359
Total Active Cases: 9
Total Recovered Cases: 325
Total Deaths: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 268
Total Active Cases: 15
Total Recovered Cases: 249
Total Deaths: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 231
Total Active Cases: 12
Total Recovered Cases: 216
Total Deaths: 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 942 new cases; 7,009 active cases; 490 hospitalized, which is unchanged from Tuesday; 93 on ventilators, which is down 4 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 19, for a total of 1,369; a total of 83,697 cases; 73,007 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,184; antigen tests, 1,405.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 51; Washington, 43; Craighead, 39; Benton, 28; and Faulkner, 26.

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

“Today’s numbers show a continued decline in our 7-day positivity rate with consistently high testing numbers each day. We have administered over 1 million COVID-19 tests since March and we have the infrastructure and supplies to increase our capacity as needed.” 

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Tuesday COVID-19 Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,203
Total Active Cases: 8
Total Recovered Cases: 1,177
Total Deaths: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 472
Total Active Cases: 11
Total Recovered Cases: 449
Total Deaths: 12

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 358
Total Active Cases: 12
Total Recovered Cases: 321
Total Deaths: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 266
Total Active Cases: 13
Total Recovered Cases: 249
Total Deaths: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 230
Total Active Cases: 12
Total Recovered Cases: 215
Total Deaths: 3

Monday COVID-19 Update from the AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,203
Total Active Cases: 8
Total Recovered Cases: 1,177
Total Deaths: 18

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 471
Total Active Cases: 14
Total Recovered Cases: 447
Total Deaths: 10

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 358
Total Active Cases: 14
Total Recovered Cases: 319
Total Deaths: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 261
Total Active Cases: 9
Total Recovered Cases: 248
Total Deaths: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 358
Total Active Cases: 14
Total Recovered Cases: 319
Total Deaths: 25

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 807 new cases; 7,142 active cases; 496 hospitalized, which is up 35 from Sunday; 99 on ventilators, which is up 13 from Sunday; deaths added today, 21, for a total of 1,329; a total of 82,049 cases; 71,509 recoveries; PCR tests, 7,056; antigen tests, 9.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 74; Sebastian, 37; Craighead, 29; Garland, 26; and Faulkner, 25.

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

“There are 807 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Arkansas. It’s critical that we all continue following the guidance of our public health officials to slow the spread of this virus. I will have updates on our testing efforts and the White House Task Force report at tomorrow’s weekly briefing.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Governor Hutchinson Applauds Supreme Court Nomination

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today praised President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Judge Amy Coney Barrett will make an excellent Supreme Court justice,” Governor Hutchinson said. “From her clerkship for the late Justice Antonin Scalia, prestigious career at Notre Dame and judicial experience on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Barrett’s commitment to the rule of law is clear. She is a sound jurist whose years of legal service will bring much-needed diversity to the Supreme Court. President Trump has made a wise choice.”

Friday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,199
Total Active Cases: 10
Total Recovered Cases: 1,173
Total Deaths: 16

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 465
Total Active Cases: 16
Total Recovered Cases: 440
Total Deaths: 9

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 353
Total Active Cases: 11
Total Recovered Cases: 317
Total Deaths: 25

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 257
Total Active Cases: 7
Total Recovered Cases: 246
Total Deaths: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 225
Total Active Cases: 8
Total Recovered Cases: 214
Total Deaths: 3

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 897 new cases; 7,249 active cases; 484 hospitalized, which is up 27 from Thursday; 95 on ventilators, which is down 2 from Thursday; deaths added today, 20, for a total of 1,266; a total of 79,946 cases; 69,521 recoveries; PCR tests, 9,908; antigen tests, 1,810.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 63; Washington, 47; Craighead, 43; Sebastian, 43; and Crawford, 42.

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

“Today we exceeded our September testing goal with over 200,000 tests performed this month. We will continue working to increase testing capacity across the state to help us identify COVID-19 cases and slow the spread of this virus. While our cases are down from yesterday, we cannot let our guard down. Let’s all do the right thing this weekend for the benefit of our family and friends.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Thursday COVID-19 Update from AR Dept of Health

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,196
Confirmed Cases: 1,187
Total Active Cases: 8
Active Confirmed Cases: 7

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 463
Confirmed Cases: 453
Total Active Cases: 15
Active Confirmed Cases: 11

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 352
Confirmed Cases: 337
Probable Cases: 15
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 253
Confirmed Cases: 252
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 223
Confirmed Cases: 221
Total Active Cases: 7
Active Confirmed Cases: 7

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 Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,086 new cases; 7,061 active cases; 457 hospitalized, which is down 11 from Wednesday; 97 on ventilators, which is up 7 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 17, for a total of 1,246; a total of 79,049 cases; 68,902 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,405; antigen tests, 1,148.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 91; Jefferson, 69; Washington, 63; Benton, 58; and Sebastian, 41

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: 1,194
Confirmed Cases: 1,185
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 8
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 458
Confirmed Cases: 450
Probable Cases: 8
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 351
Confirmed Cases: 336
Probable Cases: 15
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 252
Confirmed Cases: 251
Probable Cases: 1
Total Active Cases: 3
Active Confirmed Cases: 3
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 223
Confirmed Cases: 221
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 0

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 Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 982 new cases; 6,777 active cases; 468 hospitalized, which is up 9 from Tuesday; 90 on ventilators, which is up 2 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 20, for a total of 1,229; a total of 77,963 cases; 68,178 recoveries; PCR tests, 6,460; antigen tests, 1,732.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Craighead, 79; Pulaski, 75; Benton, 57; Washington, 51; and Jefferson, 50.

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

"Today we are again reminded of the serious nature of COVID-19. Following the guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Health continues to be the most effective way to mitigate the spread of this virus. Wearing a mask, keeping a six-foot distance, and frequently washing your hands will help slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the state.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Tuesday COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,194
Confirmed Cases: 1,185
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 456
Confirmed Cases: 450
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 345
Confirmed Cases: 331
Probable Cases: 14
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 251
Confirmed Cases: 250
Probable Cases: 1
Total Active Cases: 6
Active Confirmed Cases: 6
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 221
Confirmed Cases: 219
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 0

Rare B-29 Currently at Little Rock Airport

This is one of only two airworthy B-29 Superfortresses left in the world. This aircraft is currently on the ground at Clinton National airport in Little Rock. It arrived Sunday and will remain in the capital city until Wednesday.

Monday COVID-19 Case Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,194
Confirmed Cases: 1,185
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 9
Active Confirmed Cases: 8
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 456
Confirmed Cases: 450
Probable Cases: 6
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 4

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 344
Confirmed Cases: 330
Probable Cases: 14
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 251
Confirmed Cases: 250
Probable Cases: 1
Total Active Cases: 8
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 218
Confirmed Cases: 216
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 11
Active Probable Cases: 0

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 Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 616 new cases; 6,706 active cases; 447 hospitalized, which is up 35 from Sunday; 97 on ventilators, which is up 12 from Sunday; deaths added today, 15, for a total of 1,197; a total of 76,364 cases; 66,934 recoveries; PCR tests, 7,657; antigen tests, 253.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 56; Benton, 39; Craighead, 39, Jefferson, 34; Washington 29.
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
“We continue to see good testing numbers in Arkansas. Our antigen testing has already exceeded our monthly goal and our PCR testing is on pace to do the same. The Arkansas Department of Health continues to do outstanding work in identifying and tracing COVID-19 cases across the state. Tomorrow, I will talk about what we should do to prepare for the winter and discuss the latest White House report.”
Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Sunday's COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,193
Confirmed Cases: 1,184
Probable Cases: 9
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 455
Confirmed Cases: 450
Probable Cases: 5
Total Active Cases: 15
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 344
Confirmed Cases: 330
Probable Cases: 14
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 251
Confirmed Cases: 250
Probable Cases: 1
Total Active Cases: 8
Active Confirmed Cases: 7
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 218
Confirmed Cases: 216
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 0

Friday COVID-19 Arkansas Health Department Update

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,188
Confirmed Cases: 1,183
Probable Cases: 5
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 13
Active Probable Cases: 3

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 450
Confirmed Cases: 447
Probable Cases: 3
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 337
Confirmed Cases: 325
Probable Cases: 12
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 252
Confirmed Cases: 250
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 1

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 215
Confirmed Cases: 213
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 15
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 0

Governor Hutchinson Announces Record Antigen Testing in Today’s COVID-19 Update

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced record antigen testing in today’s COVID-19 update.

In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 724 new cases; 5,767 active cases; 381 hospitalized, which is down 8 from Thursday; 77 on ventilators, which is up 5 from Thursday; a total of 72,338 cases; and 65,542 recoveries.

The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are Pulaski, 59; Benton, 34; Crawford, 33; Jefferson, 32; and Craighead, 27.

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

“Today we set a record for our antigen COVID-19 testing in Arkansas. We had over 11,000 tests with both PCR tests and antigen tests. Our cases were down from yesterday at 724, but we want this to go down more. Five hundred seventy-eight of the tests were community and 146 were in corrections. Have a great weekend but be safe and always remember to protect yourself and others.”

Here are today's COVID-19 statewide numbers:

Awareness Of Holocaust Declining Among Younger Generations, Especially In Arkansas

A new report released Wednesday details just how little younger generations of Americans know about the Holocaust, especially those in Arkansas.

The U.S. Millennial Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness Survey breaks down state-by-state what Millennials and Gen Z know about the deaths of Jews by the Nazis during World War II. It was commissioned by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/awareness-holocaust-declining-among-younger-generations-especially-arkansas

Awareness Of Holocaust Declining Among Younger Generations, Especially In Arkansas

A new report released Wednesday details just how little younger generations of Americans know about the Holocaust, especially those in Arkansas. The U.S. Millennial Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness Survey breaks down state-by-state what Millennials and Gen Z know about the deaths of Jews by the Nazis during World War II.

Thursday COVID-19 Numbers and Maps

COVID-19 Metrics for Sevier County
Total Cumulative Cases: 1,186
Confirmed Cases: 1,184
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 16
Active Confirmed Cases: 15
Active Probable Cases: 1
Total Recovered Cases: 1,154
Recovered  Confirmed Cases: 1,153
Recovered Probable Cases: 1
Total Deaths: 16
Confirmed Deaths: 16
Probable Deaths: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Howard County
Total Cumulative Cases: 450
Confirmed Cases: 447
Probable Cases: 3
Total Active Cases: 13
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 1
Total Recovered Cases: 429
Recovered  Confirmed Cases: 427
Recovered Probable Cases: 2
Total Deaths: 8
Confirmed Deaths: 8
Probable Deaths: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Little River County
Total Cumulative Cases: 332
Confirmed Cases: 322
Probable Cases: 10
Total Active Cases: 12
Active Confirmed Cases: 12
Active Probable Cases: 0
Total Recovered Cases: 297
Recovered  Confirmed Cases: 292
Recovered Probable Cases: 5
Total Deaths: 23
Confirmed Deaths: 18
Probable Deaths: 5

COVID-19 Metrics for Polk County
Total Cumulative Cases: 249
Confirmed Cases: 247
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 11
Active Confirmed Cases: 10
Active Probable Cases: 1
Total Recovered Cases: 234
Recovered  Confirmed Cases: 233
Recovered Probable Cases: 1
Total Deaths: 4
Confirmed Deaths: 4
Probable Deaths: 0

COVID-19 Metrics for Pike County
Total Cumulative Cases: 215
Confirmed Cases: 213
Probable Cases: 2
Total Active Cases: 19
Active Confirmed Cases: 19
Active Probable Cases: 0
Total Recovered Cases: 193
Recovered  Confirmed Cases: 192
Recovered Probable Cases: 1
Total Deaths: 3
Confirmed Deaths: 2
Probable Deaths: 1

Governor Hutchinson Releases Statement on Today’s COVID-19 Numbers

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on today's COVID-19 numbers:

“The increased use of antigen point-of-care testing is encouraging. This shows our investment in point-of-care testing is helping address the new demand for rapid tests on our K-12 and college campuses. Today’s report includes almost 10,000 tests between the PCR tests and the antigen tests. Of course, this means we identified new cases, and this will allow our more than 770 contact tracers to do their work and reduce the spread of the virus. Right now, we are concentrating on identifying communities that have an increased level of spread and encouraging stricter compliance with our health guidelines.”