LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health released the latest update of COVID-19 around the state.
On Sept. 10, the state reported 2,159 new COVID cases and 30 more deaths as a result of the virus.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson acknowledged a decrease in the state's hospitalizations, but emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated as Arkansas once again saw more than 2,000 new cases in a day.
"Hospitalizations are down. Still, we had more than 2,000 new cases today. There's a debate about a vaccine mandate, but there is no debate a vaccine can help beat COVID-19. I don't support a mandate for businesses, but I continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated," Hutchinson said.
- Total cases: 463,795 (+2,159)
- Total deaths: 7,199 (+30)
- Currently hospitalized: 1,149 (-45)
- Fully immunized: 1,270,835 (+3,152)