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:
- June 17, 2021UA Board meets in special session; no action but rumors are flying
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees held a surprise special meeting this afternoon. All in secret. After the meeting concluded, no vote was taken on the action. The reason announced for going … - June 17, 2021Today’s news roundup: Some of it is good for a change
Well, it wasn’t so good for Leslie Rutledge. Check it out. The line is open. The post Today’s news roundup: Some of it is good for a change appeared first on Arkansas Times. … - June 17, 2021Arkansas teachers may be asked to shoulder significant insurance hikes
The share of health insurance costs Arkansas public school teachers will have to shoulder will grow dramatically unless the state dips into some of the surplus funds set aside for tax cuts. Fixes to a … - June 17, 2021Coronavirus today: Still more cases and more in hospital
The daily COVID-19 count continues to hold trouble signals. New cases in the last 24 hours: 288 Deaths: 2 Active cases: 2,334, up 93 from yesterday Hospitalizations: 219, an increase of 8, and a rise … - June 17, 2021Elections matter: Biden Justice Department joins case against Arkansas prohibition on transgender health care for minors. Also challenging transgender athlete ban in W. Va.
DOJ in Arkansas: “Rather than rely on the judgment of medical professionals and evidence-based treatment guidelines, Arkansas has inserted itself within one of the most confidential and personal of re … - June 17, 2021Government opposes more freedom for Bigo Barnett
The Justice Department responded today to Richard “Bigo” Barnett of Gravette for more leeway in his home confinement while he awaits trial on felony charges for joining the Jan. 6 insurrec … - June 17, 2021Pulaski County gets the jump on Juneteenth holiday
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde has just declared Friday a county holiday in observance of Juneteenth. His executive order: President Biden is expected to sign the federal holiday legislation t … - June 17, 2021Harrison police kill suspect during an arrest
Harrison police shot and killed a fugitive during an attempted arrest Wednesday. From KY3, which relied on a police news release: According to Harrison Police Chief Chris Graddy, around 2:20 pm Harris … - June 17, 2021Leslie Rutledge extends hands across the sea for support of transgender discrimination; overlooks some details
@LeslieRutledge, that’s a bridge too far. pic.twitter.com/zCTjzs5vPK — Tom Mars (@TomMarsLaw) June 17, 2021 Leslie Rutledge got whipped today at both the U.S. Supreme Court and Arkansas Supreme Court … - June 17, 2021Supreme Court refuses to dismiss lawsuit over state control of Little Rock School District
The Arkansas Supreme Court has kept alive a lawsuit seeking to return the Little Rock School District to local control It reversed a circuit court finding that parents had standing to challenge contin …