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March 20: 100 cases in Arkansas; Suddenlink offers free internet; IRS moves tax deadline; Walmart hiring, giving bonuses
This article will be updated throughout the day Friday, March 20, 2020.
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March 19: 62 cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas; In Craighead, Poinsett, Independence; Governor shuts down restaurants, bars, and more
Several significant steps were announced by the governor on Thursday afternoon.
Craighead County
March 18: 37 confirmed cases plus more COVID-19 Headlines
The latest numbers as of Wednesday morning from the Arkansas Department of Health
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March 17: No new confirmed cases in Arkansas but more being monitored; More headlines
The number of Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for the virus is up to 41 in Arkansas. There were only 14 PUIs on Monday.
Craighead County
Dollar General dedicating first hour to senior shoppers
Starting Tuesday, Dollar General will dedicate the first hour of operations to seniors.
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March 16: 6 new, 22 total COVID-19 cases in Arkansas
There are now 22 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas, a Monday morning update said.
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March 15: 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas, according to the ADH
This makes four new positive tests since Saturday.
Craighead County
March 14: 3 more Arkansans have tested positive for COVID19, bringing the total to 12
12 total presumptive positive cases of COVID19 have now been assessed in Arkansas.
Craighead County
March 13: Nine cases of COVID19 now in Arkansas; Other coronavirus headlines
Several events were canceled and numerous changes made on Friday in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.
Craighead County
Craighead County jail suspends visitation, volunteer services; other COVID19 news for Thursday
Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd confirmed to NEA Report the jail had suspended visitors and volunteer services until further notice as of Thursday.
