There were 787 new cases and 11 deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update. Hospitalizations decreased by 2.
Counties with the highest number of new cases are as follows:
Sebastian-87
Washington-66
Pulaski-54
Benton-42
Logan-37
The Governor said 100 of the 200 antigen testing machines ordered last week were delivered today. These machines are being assigned to public health units across the state. Priority for the antigen tests will be given to those in the K-12 education system.
The antigen tests can process results in a matter of minutes.
The Governor set a goal for testing during the month of August at 190,000 PCR tests and 10,000 antigen tests.
