Coronavirus

Governor issues state-wide mask mandate Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that he would sign an executive order mandating the use of face masks in indoor and outdoor settings where social distanc... July 16, 2020

Superintendent Fred Lilly's letter to students, teachers, staff and parents of the Camden Fairview School District To the students, teachers, staff and parents of the Camden Fairview School District, May 28, 2020

Silver Oaks Health and Rehab sees positive COVID-19 case A Camden nursing home has seen a positive case of COVID-19, according to officials from Silver Oaks Health and Rehab. May 12, 2020

Ouachita County has confirmed case of COVID-19 according to ADH County Judge: Positive COVID-19 case in Ouachita County. April 2, 2020

Local artist hosts live stream Saturday Before the outbreak of Covid-19 Drew DeFrance and his band deFrance played nightly in bars and nightclubs across the country delivering their brand of rock and ... by Bradly Gill - March 26, 2020

City and county officials hold press conferences on covid-19 Camden and Ouachita County officials held press conferences informing the public on the latest efforts to combat the spread of covid-19. March 18, 2020

Arkansas virus cases up to 22; Little Rock to impose curfew LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' largest city is imposing more restrictions, including a curfew, in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus as the number inf... March 17, 2020

Senator Cotton Closes Washington, D.C. Office Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has temporarily closed his Washington, D.C. office to protect the health of his staff and to prevent the sp... March 12, 2020

Statement regarding the SAU System’s precautionary measures amidst public health safety concerns The Southern Arkansas University System Risk Management Task Force continues to actively monitor the public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, or the novel C... March 12, 2020

Governor: Pine Bluff patient is first presumptive case of coronavirus in state Pine Bluff patient is first presumptive case of coronavirus in state, governor by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - March 11, 2020

ADH, CAVHS initiate screenings for coronavirus The Arkansas Department of Health and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System have issued news releases regarding their plans to limit exposure to the c... by Patric Flannigan - March 11, 2020