Day 39 – Sun. Apr. 19, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson welcomed Dr. Nate Smith, the Secretary of Health, and Dexter Payne, Director of Corrections. The Governor displayed two charts – the first shows the new daily cases. The […]
Governor Hutchinson announces new Economic Recovery Task Force
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference on Saturday, he created the Economic Recovery Task Force to develop an industry-specific strategy and make recommendations to the Governor for the state’s economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. The task force, established by Executive Order 20-20, will include 27 leaders from the private sector and public […]
Saturday COVID Update: Abbott kits needed; Mobile unit helping rurals; Economic task force created
Day 38 – Sat. Apr. 18, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson started the press conference by praising EMTs in the state for their invaluable work, and then he displayed two graphs (below) that seem to show a downturn […]
Friday COVID Update: Gov says May 4th is the goal to begin slowly reopening
Day 37 – Fri. Apr. 17, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Hutchinson began the press conference by honoring Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker Jr., of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who served on the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt and died after […]
Thursday COVID Update: Case plateau in sight; Expanded unemployment options; SBA loans
Day 36 – Wed. Apr. 16, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Hospitalizations are plateauing. The unemployment claims system is expanding. Arkansas businesses are taking advantage of PPP loans. Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston was a […]
Wednesday COVID Update: Bonuses coming; Testing criteria relaxes; Surge plan scrapped
Day 35 – Wed. Apr. 15, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on: Stopping the plan for surge capacity. Relaxed COVID-19 testing criteria. Bonuses for healthcare workers. Guest speakers in the conference today were Cindy Gillespie, Secretary […]
32 COVID deaths; New orders protect responders; 100+ working on contact tracing
Day 34 – Tue. Apr. 14, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday’s news conference focused on: travel and lodging in the state, two new Executive Orders, COVID cases in prisons, and contact tracing. Dexter Payne, Director of the Arkansas Department […]
Benton’s CADC office offering free wi-fi for school or work use
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) is reaching out to the community that may need internet service to complete school work or telecommute for work. “As a community action agency, it is our duty at times like this to really adapt to the needs of our communities,” Randy Morris, the CEO of CADC stated. “We […]
Governor releases list of those on state’s COVID-19 Post-Peak Advisory Committee
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the formation of the Governor’s Medical Advisory Committee for Post-Peak COVID-19 Response. The committee, established by Executive Order 20-17, will identify the criteria to guide public health strategy after Arkansas reaches the peak of COVID-19 cases. The committee will examine testing capabilities and social distancing protocols and make any recommendations necessary […]
30 COVID deaths; Prison cases grow; Gov says peak not here but Post-Peak Advisory Board formed
Day 33 – Mon. Apr. 13, 2020 Here are some Key Notes, Statistics, and Video for Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s news update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s news conference focused on prison outbreaks, summer camps and post-peak strategy. Dr. Nate Smith, State Secretary of Health also listed the current statistics for COVID-19 patients as usual. Governor […]
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