LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced antigen testing has surpassed its goal in Monday’s COVID-19 update.
In the daily update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 616 new cases; 6,706 active cases; 447 hospitalized, which is up 35 from Sunday; and 97 individuals on ventilators, an increase of 12 from Sunday. The report notes a total of 76,364 cases, with 66,934 recoveries. There were 15 deaths added Monday, bringing the pandemic total to 1,197.
Governor Hutchinson says, “We continue to see good testing numbers in Arkansas. Our antigen testing has already exceeded our monthly goal and our PCR testing is on pace to do the same. The Arkansas Department of Health continues to do outstanding work in identifying and tracing COVID-19 cases across the state. (Tuesday), I will talk about what we should do to prepare for the winter and discuss the latest White House report.”
Here are Monday’s COVID-19 statewide numbers:
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