Positive tests hit new high in state (Arkansas)

[Arkansas Granny]

The deaths of three more Arkansans from covid-19 were announced by state officials Monday as the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus hit a new one-day high in the state.

At his daily news conference on the pandemic, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the creation of an advisory panel, made up of physicians and led by the state Department of Health secretary, that will study how to eventually lift restrictions on social interaction without causing a second wave of infection.

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From Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon, 130 Arkansans tested positive for the virus, raising the state total to 1,410 cases and setting a high for new cases in the state in a 24-hour period. The state's death toll rose to 30.

But by Monday evening, the state's number of cases rose to 1,475.

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At least Asa isn't considering loosening any restrictions currently in place. However, he never authorized a statewide stay at home policy.

[JustGene]

1. One

of these is my step-daughter's co-worker.
Now she "gets it" and is staying home.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. I'm sorry that's what it took to open her eyes. Stay safe and stay well.