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). […]
Health Dept: 2 in Arkansas being tested for COVID-19; New webpage created for updates
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Public Health Laboratory is currently testing two people for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These two people are considered persons under investigation (PUI). The ADH Lab now has the capability to test for COVID-19. Negative test results indicate the person does not have COVID-19. Positive test results still need to […]
10 Tips for Saline County to Prep & Plan for Coronavirus
Up to this point, when locals talk casually about coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s usually in a joking manner, because it hasn’t hit most of us personally. While no one would wish for that to change, it’s smart to go ahead and consider… what if? According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), there are currently no […]