NEA Report Beat

Coronavirus Beat

Thursday: 928 active cases, 130 new cases today; Jonesboro drive-thru COVID-19 tests to start Friday

May 14, 2020Updated May 15, 2020 at 1:50 am

Arkansas added 130 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as reported by the governor.

Wednesday: 862 active COVID-19 cases, 4,236 cumulative; AG issues alert; Senators introduce bill to help local media

May 13, 2020

A new bill looks to prop up local media suffering during this difficult time for businesses.

Craighead County

Tuesday: 800 active cases in Arkansas, 4,043 cumulative; Riceland confirms employee has COVID-19

May 12, 2020Updated May 12, 2020 at 10:41 am

Riceland Foods confirmed one Riceland team member has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently home under quarantine.

Monday: 4,043 cumulative, 803 active COVID-19 cases in Arkansas; Restaurants reopening with limitations

May 11, 2020Updated May 11, 2020 at 1:48 pm

Today, the next stage of elective surgeries will begin. Previously, it has been limited to day surgeries.

Friday: 691 active, 3,747 cumulative COVID cases in Ark.; Pools, water parks to open May 22

May 8, 2020

Governor Hutchinson says a limited reopening for pools, water parks, etc. will begin on May 22

Thursday: Only 710 cases considered active out of 3,665 in Arkansas; Decision on casinos coming May 18

May 7, 2020Updated May 7, 2020 at 1:47 pm

An additional 3.2 million people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total tally over seven weeks to more than 33 million.

Craighead County

Wednesday: Arkansas at 1,401 active cases, 3,611 to date; Mayor: Don’t let your guard down

May 6, 2020Updated May 6, 2020 at 7:13 pm

The restriction for recreational travelers, previously prohibited for out of state travelers, was lifted for non-hot spot cases across the country (Hot spots include NY,…

Tuesday: 1,350 active cases out of 3,525; Governor extends state of emergency

May 5, 2020Updated May 6, 2020 at 12:04 am

The governor has issued an executive order to extend the state of emergency in Arkansas for 45 days. All directives previously issues are reaffirmed through…