Fayetteville approves temporary mask mandate during Omicron surge
The City Council on Tuesday voted 6-1 to approve a proposal for a temporary mask mandate to coincide with a recent spike in new COVID-19 cases.
Topic: COVID-19
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 3,213, hospitalizations reach all-time high
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 3,212 on Tuesday, down significantly from the average daily increase of close to 9,000 cases per day we’ve seen in the state recently
Fayetteville could relaunch vaccine incentive program, create COVID sick leave bank for city employees
Mayor Lioneld Jordan recommends relaunching Fayetteville’s cash incentive program to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fayetteville schools switch to online learning through Jan. 18
The district will pivot to AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 13-14. Schools were already planning to close on Monday, Jan. 17 for the holiday.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by record 10,974 Wednesday, active cases reach all-time high
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 10,974 on Thursday, the highest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
Temporary mask mandate proposed in Fayetteville during Omicron spike
The Fayetteville City Council next week will consider a proposal for a short-term mask mandate to coincide with a spike in new COVID-19 cases.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 7,756 Tuesday, hospitalizations up 80
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said 7,756 new cases of the virus were reported overnight, which is the largest increase announced in a single day since the pandemic began.
District announces shortened 5-day quarantine for Fayetteville students
Students who test positive for COVID-19 can return to class after five days as long as their symptoms are resolving, officials announced Thursday.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by record-high 6,562 Tuesday, hospitalizations up 53
The governor said 6,562 new cases of the virus were reported overnight, which is the largest increase announced in a single day since the pandemic began.
Superintendent: Masks likely to be required again in Fayetteville public schools
Masks will likely be required for all district students, staff and visitors when classes resume this week.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 4,978, highest daily increase yet
There are 18,644 cases of COVID-19 considered active in the state, which includes those that have tested positive by both PCR and antigen testing methods.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 2,414 Tuesday, hospitalizations rise by 51
Fayetteville public health officer Marti Sharkey on Tuesday expressed concern on her Facebook page that the case numbers currently being reported are undercounted.
Fayetteville approves pandemic bonuses for city employees
Fayetteville employees will receive a one-time bonus for their work during the pandemic.
330 students earn rewards through university’s vaccine incentive program
The University of Arkansas’s vaccination incentive program has so far rewarded 330 students for being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 1,226 Thursday
Arkansas Department of Health officials announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 1,044 on Thursday, the highest single-day increase in new cases since September.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 1,044 Tuesday, highest single-day increase since September
Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 1,044 on Tuesday, speaking at his regular weekly press conference in Little Rock.
Washington Regional to relocate COVID-19 vaccination site
Washington Regional will move its COVID-19 vaccination site on Monday, Nov. 29.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 270 Monday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 270 on Monday.
Fayetteville council votes to keep mask mandate until December
Fayetteville’s city-wide mask mandate will end next month.
Governor announces more availability for booster shots in Arkansas
More Arkansans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot after an announcement that came from the governor this afternoon.
Case update: Arkansas COVID-19 cases increase by 614 Tuesday
The Arkansas Department of Health announced that COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 614 on Tuesday.
Washington Regional Medical Center amends visitor policy for extended hours, additional visitors
Washington Regional Medical Center now allows longer visiting hours, and has expanded the number of visitors allowed.
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