Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers:
“Today’s high number of cases is concerning as we’re two days away from Christmas. This is frequently a time to gather with our family in large groups, but this year that presents an increased risk of spreading COVID-19, so let’s plan with our safety guidelines in mind. Please protect yourself and your family.”
In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported:
- 2,893 new cases;
- 22,516 active cases;
- 1,110 hospitalized, which is up 7 from Tuesday;
- 174 on ventilators, which is up 1 from Tuesday;
- deaths added today, 38, for a total of 3,376;
- a total of 207,941 cases;
- 155,447 recoveries;
- PCR tests, 8,604;
- antigen tests, 3,697.
The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases are:
- Washington, 272;
- Pulaski, 265;
- Benton, 260;
- Faulkner, 123; and
- Craighead, 109
Saline County numbers are as follows:
Total Cumulative Cases: 6,953
Confirmed Cases: 5,538
Probable Cases: 1,415
Total Active Cases: 796
Active Confirmed Cases: 579
Active Probable Cases: 217
Total Recovered Cases: 6,066
Recovered Confirmed Cases: 4,878
Recovered Probable Cases: 1,188
Total Deaths: 90
Confirmed Deaths: 80
Probable Deaths: 10
Here are today’s COVID-19 statewide numbers:
