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backtoblue

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Sat Mar 21, 2020, 10:03 PM Mar 2020

Real-time updates: 118 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.



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On Friday, Dr. Nate Smith, Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, announced of the 96 cases, 8 are kids, 26 are adults 65 and older, 62 are age 19-64. He said 71% of cases are of white ethnicity and 15% African-American.

Key facts to know:

118 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
154 people are under investigation
567 negative test results
All public schools are closed until April 17
All restaurants and bars are directed to operate under carry-out and to-go options only "until further notice."


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According to Gov. Hutchinson, from projections, Arkansas is likely to teach the peak of COVID-19 spread in 6-8 weeks. At the peak Arkansas is likely to see 1,000 patients hospitalized.

“We’re doing all we can as a state to flatten the peak, but we need your help,” the governor said.

1:00 p.m.:

As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.


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Real-time updates: 118 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas (Original Post) backtoblue Mar 2020 OP
I wonder why there haven't been any updates since 1pm? WhiteTara Mar 2020 #1
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