There were 969 new cases and 20 deaths reported at today’s COVID-19 daily update.  

In addition, there were 59 positive results from 533 antigen tests.

Hospitalizations have decreased by 10 since yesterday.

The counties with the highest number of new cases are as follows:

Washington-211
Pulaski-90
Benton-47
Jefferson-38
Sebastian-36

The Department of Health reports that 81% of the new cases from Washington County were between the ages of 18-24. College students are being reminded to wear masks and practice social distancing.

The Governor said the state received a letter from the CDC indicating a vaccine could be available by November 1st. The agency is encouraging states to prepare for storage and distribution.

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