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Governor’s Press Conference – Aug 31

There were 368 new cases and 13 deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update. Hospitalizations have increased by 29 since yesterday.

The counties with the highest number of new cases are as follows:

Pulaski-50
Pope-41
Benton-30
Garland-21
Yell-19

Education Secretary Johnny Key said two high schools in the state have modified operations due to cases and a number of staff in quarantine. Cross County and Marshall High School went to all virtual instruction.

The Arkansas Department of Health announced 5 mass testing events around the state this week. You can find the locations and times here: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid-19-guidance-for-getting-tested

2020-09-09T23:53:05+00:00 Aug 31st, 2020|In the News|