There were 480 new cases and 15 deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update. Hospitalizations have decreased by 24 since yesterday.
The counties with the highest number of new cases are as follows:
Pulaski-80
Faulkner-40
Sebastian-34
Saline-22
Jefferson-19
The Governor said the White House Coronavirus Task Force report has moved Arkansas from a red zone to a yellow zone for test positivity.
The Governor also announced that $7 million in grants to provide broadband have been awarded to cities and providers. Last week, the Arkansas Legislative Council approved a measure to transfer $100 million of CARES Act funding to the Rural Connect Program.
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