LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Last week, Gov. Hutchinson extended the public health emergency until March 31. This included important executive orders: Telehealth, business protection, remote learning, etc.
Based upon the progress and stats, the mask mandate will continue but end on March 31 if certain progress is maintained.
Key facts to know:
- 256,269 confirmed cases
- 69,431 probable cases
- 2,332 active confirmed cases
- 895 active probable cases
- 4,332 confirmed deaths
- 1,050 probable deaths
- 335 hospitalizations
- 65 on ventilators
- 248,544 confirmed recoveries
- 66,973 probable recoveries
- 733,981 vaccine doses given
Watch weekly update here:
March 7, 2021
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 165 new COVID-19 cases in the state along with 22 more deaths.
The amount of people hospitalized due to the virus has decreased to 335.
"As we near the 1st anniversary of our 1st case, I am encouraged by another decrease in new cases. The state has administered 63% of doses received, the federal programs 42%. Get your vaccine when it’s your turn. We should not let up until we win the fight," Gov. Hutchinson said on Sunday.
March 6, 2021
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 327 new COVID-19 cases in the state along with 14 more deaths.
The amount of people hospitalized due to the virus has decreased to 345.
"We continue to see a decline in hospitalizations, ventilator use, & overall active cases. Even though the directives are now guidance, we still need be mindful of the 3 W’s. If you’re eligible, I encourage you to get the vaccine. Each day we have more doses," Gov. Hutchinson said on Saturday.
There have been 5,538 PCR tests and 768 antigen tests given within the past 24 hours.
In Arkansas, 726,647 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given.
March 5, 2021
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 570 new COVID-19 cases in the state along with 10 more deaths.
The amount of people hospitalized due to the virus has decreased to 359.
“It is noteworthy when the number of new COVID cases increases, but we have encouraging news as well. The number of hospitalizations continues to fall. Vaccinations are up by 16,955; 51% of Arkansans older than 70 have received the 1st shot, and 29% are fully vaccinated,” Gov. Hutchinson said on Friday.
There have been 6,421 PCR tests and 1,200 antigen tests given within the past 24 hours.
In Arkansas, 706,699 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given.
March 4, 2021
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 403 new COVID-19 cases in the state along with 12 more deaths.
The amount of people hospitalized due to the virus has decreased to 372.
“Most numbers continue to trend in the right direction: new cases and hospitalizations are down; vaccinations are up by 13,571. This trend reflects our drive to beat the coronavirus. Let’s keep doing everything that we’ve been doing so that we can rid Arkansas of COVID-19,” Gov. Hutchinson said on Thursday.
There have been 8,154 PCR tests and 1,331 antigen tests given within the past 24 hours.
In Arkansas, 687,197 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given.
March 3, 2021
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 404 new COVID-19 cases in the state along with seven more deaths.
The amount of people hospitalized due to the virus has decreased to 397.
"Today's report shows fewer new cases, active cases, and hospitalizations than this time last week and an increase in the number of vaccine doses administered of over 115,000. It's critical that we work together to ensure we continue our progress," Gov. Hutchinson said on Wednesday.
There have been 5,251 PCR tests and 1,197 antigen tests given within the past 24 hours.
In Arkansas, 668,770 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given.
March 2, 2021
Arkansas has received 975,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and distributed 62 percent of them.
Gov. Hutchinson said the state remains in Phase 1-B of distribution with 520,000 people in that group still waiting to be vaccinated, with a possibility of finishing 1-B by the end of March.
The governor expanded Phase 1B to include food manufacturing workers. This list includes an estimated 49,000 people.
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 440 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths in the last day. The state is also at the lowest point for COVID-19 hospitalizations since August.
Gov. Hutchinson also announced that the UK COVID-19 variant is confirmed in Arkansas. The governor and Dr. Romero both say, "this isn't a surprise."
March 1, 2021
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 94 new COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths in the last day.
It the lowest amount new cases reported in the state since May 2020.
"There are fewer cases with higher testing today compared to last week. We're continuing to vaccinate Arkansans, and we will be able to increase our doses administered once we receive our first shipment of the Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccine, which is expected later this week," Gov. Hutchinson said.
We will update this article daily with the latest COVID-19 numbers and vaccine data.