Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was joined by members of his cabinet to update citizens on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday.
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Arkansas reports nearly 1,300 active virus cases at colleges
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas is reporting nearly 1,300 active coronavirus cases at its colleges and universities.
The state also reported 525 active cases at its public schools on Thursday in its latest reporting detailing cases among students, faculty and staff.
The Health Department said there are 398 new confirmed cases of the virus statewide, bringing its total since the pandemic began to 66,804.
The state reported 12 more deaths from COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, and 19 fewer hospitalizations. The vast majority of the active college cases are at the University of Arkansas’ main campus in Fayetteville.