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Real-time updates: 118 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.
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On Friday, Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, announced of the 96 cases, 8 are kids, 26 are adults 65 and older, 62 are age 19-64. He said 71% of cases are of white ethnicity and 15% African-American.
Key facts to know:
118 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
154 people are under investigation
567 negative test results
All public schools are closed until April 17
All restaurants and bars are directed to operate under carry-out and to-go options only "until further notice."
Key facts to know:
118 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
154 people are under investigation
567 negative test results
All public schools are closed until April 17
All restaurants and bars are directed to operate under carry-out and to-go options only "until further notice."
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According to Gov. Hutchinson, from projections, Arkansas is likely to teach the peak of COVID-19 spread in 6-8 weeks. At the peak Arkansas is likely to see 1,000 patients hospitalized.
“We’re doing all we can as a state to flatten the peak, but we need your help,” the governor said.
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As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.
“We’re doing all we can as a state to flatten the peak, but we need your help,” the governor said.
1:00 p.m.:
As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.
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