Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Arkansas
A regularly-updated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases, borough by borough.
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Arkansas
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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Cases, updates, and charts on the coronavirus crisis for each US state and territory. Just follow the links below.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Why are we seeing a rise in cases?
The number of cases of COVID-19 being reported in the United States is rising due to increased laboratory testing and reporting across the country. The growing number of cases in part reflects the rapid spread of COVID-19 as many U.S. states and territories experience community spread. More detailed and accurate data will allow us to better understand and track the size and scope of the outbreak and strengthen prevention and response efforts.
CDC recommendations
Due to widespread transmission in California, CDC recommends expanded and laser focused community mitigation activities to help slow the spread of respiratory virus infections including the novel coronavirus SARS-C0V-2, the cause of the disease COVID-19.
These approaches are used to minimize morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 as well as to minimize the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. Individuals, communities, businesses, and healthcare organizations are all part of a community mitigation strategy.
The focus is on protecting the health care system with expected rise in cases by slowing the spread within the community and focused on protecting the vulnerable members of the community.
Coronavirus in Arkansas News:
- September 22, 2021Little Rock lays out plan for filling City Board seat
As Lindsey Millar reported last night, the Little Rock City Board has made plans to fill the Ward 1 director vacancy created by the death of Erma Hendrix. For those who might be interested, here are t … - September 22, 2021Judsonia’s own Beth Ditto will star in “Monarch,” a forthcoming musical drama from Fox
Beth Ditto — fashion icon, earth-shattering vocalist for the group Gossip, channeler of queens past, actor and crafter extraordinaire — will join Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins in FOX’s forthco … - September 22, 2021Today’s news: From a deadly virus to dog food (and there’s a connection)
Today’s news is moderately good on the virus front. Elsewhere? A mixed bag. The post Today’s news: From a deadly virus to dog food (and there’s a connection) appeared first on Arkans … - September 22, 2021Sinclair Broadcasting executives hold discussion on the KATV wig incident, apologize again
Dr. Anika Whitfield invited me to join a Zoom call arranged by a Sinclair Broadcasting news executive about the donning of Afro-style wigs by KATV anchor Chris May and meteorologist Barry Brandt durin … - September 22, 2021Police arrest suspect in Tuesday fatal shooting
Little Rock police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting shortly before noon Tuesday on Pulaski Street and arrested a suspect. Adrian Smith, 47, was found with multiple gunshot wounds near 33 … - September 22, 2021Coronavirus today: Hospital report continues to improve
Marked improvement today in key hospital counts on COVID-19 patients. Current hospitalizations: 967, down from 993 Total Covid patients in ICU: 416, down from 439 Total Covid patients on ventilators: … - September 22, 2021A Hartwick again to lead North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce
DERRELL HARTWICK The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Board has hired Derrell Hartwick, son of Mayor Terry Hartwick, as president and CEO effective Nov. 1. Derrell Hartwick, whose father led the … - September 22, 2021Here come the gerrymanders: Splits of Pulaski County and a Democratic proposal to create a friendlier First District
Still more congressional redistricting proposals have been filed and yesterday came one with some Republican gerrymandering: Sen. Bart Hester introduced a plan to split Pulaski County, the state … - September 22, 2021Compare the Republican candidates
Points to Attorney General Leslie Rutledge for a campaign jab at Republican gubernatorial primary opponent Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Sanders is limiting her availability to scripted, admission-controlle … - September 22, 2021Pandemic pooches power pet food industry
The pet food business is booming during the pandemic, a byproduct of a rush to get furry companions for the homebound, and that has produced jobs for Arkansas. Mars Petcare has announced a $117 millio …