LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – There are 548 new coronavirus cases in Arkansas and one additional deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, the Arkansas State Department of Health reported Saturday.
There have been at least 12,095 confirmed cases and 177 deaths in the state, up from 11,547 cases reported Friday. The actual number of people who have contracted the virus is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.
A total of 7,863 Arkansas residents have recovered from the illness, according to the department.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks. But for others, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, the highly contagious virus can cause severe symptoms and be fatal. The vast majority of people recover.
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