The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants the public to be aware that cases of monkeypox in the United States are increasing. There are now 3,486 cases in the U.S., with 4 of those in Arkansas. The first in the state was diagnosed in May 2022. Here are 7 things you need to know about […]
CDC shows Covid-19 levels by county; Recommends masking indoors for Saline County’s high rate
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a way to check current levels of Covid-19 infection by counties. If you go to their website, you can specify Arkansas, and then Saline County, to get information about our area. Right now, it says Covid-19 infections in Saline County are high – some of the […]
How to do daily things when there is a boil order – Hygiene, Dishes, Laundry, Cleaning, Pets & Plants
Many of you are asking what’s ok and not ok when there is a boil order. The University of Arkansas Extension office (UAEX) and CDC have laid out tips for Hygiene, Dishes, Laundry, Cleaning, Pets & Plants for your water services. Note that some communities may be under a water conservation order as well, so […]
AG: Coronavirus Misinformation Spreading Faster than Illness
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has issued an alert stating that ads on social media are fueling fear surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Awareness of this virus, and any other contagious illness such as the flu, is imperative to helping slow down and stop the spread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]