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backtoblue

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Thu Mar 19, 2020, 11:50 AM Mar 2020

Real-time updates: 46 total positive coronavirus cases, over 100 under investigation in Arkansas [View all]

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Real-time updates: 46 total positive coronavirus cases, over 100 under investigation in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed 46 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.
CORONAVIRUS 12 seconds ago
Author:
THV11 Digital
Published:
10:30 AM CDT March 19, 2020
Updated:
11:01 AM CDT March 19, 2020
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As of 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 46 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.

Officials say approximately one-third of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Arkansas are linked to the first case that was announced out of Jefferson County just one week ago.

Governor Hutchinson announced Arkansas will tap Community Development Block Grant funds and the state’s Quick Action Closing Fund to support small businesses and nonprofits that are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

He also announced the state will increase reimbursement for child-care voucher providers who care for children who receive federal child-care assistance.

Key facts to know:

46 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
113 people are under investigation
441 are being monitored by ADH with daily check-in and guidance
All public schools are closed until after Spring Break
Thursday, March 19

10:40 a.m.:

At total of 14 counties in Arkansas have at least one confirmed COVID-19 case, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.

The following counties have at least one confirmed case of COVID-19:

Bradley County
Cleburne County
Cleveland County
Desha County
Faulkner County
Garland County
Grant County
Jefferson County
Lincoln County
Pulaski County
Pope County
Saline County
Van Buren County
Washington County
10:25 a.m.

The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed 46 COVID-19 cases throughout the state.

A total of 310 people have tested negative for COVID-19 in Arkansas.




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