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The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed 508 positive COVID-19 cases throughout the state.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As of 6:35 p.m on Monday, the Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed 508 positive COVID-19 cases throughout the state.

Gov. Hutchinson also confirmed Monday that there are now seven deaths in the state related to COVID-19.

Key facts to know:

508 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas
6,028 total tests
5,520 negative test results
7 reported deaths
32 recoveries
All public schools are closed until April 17

WATCH MONDAY'S PRESS CONFERENCE HERE:

Monday, March 30

7:45 p.m.:

Baptist Health announced Sunday that although reducing non-coronavirus related procedures (including non-emergency testing, regular clinic, and specialty visits) has helped prevent exposure of COVID-19, it has caused financial hardship.

READ MORE: Baptist Health to furlough workers after COVID-19 response leads to reduced services

6:40 p.m.:

According to the Arkansas Department of Health, positive COVID-19 cases in Arkansas has risen to 508, a 35 case jump since his 1:30 p.m. press conference.

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5:00 p.m.:

Laura Grimes of Benton said her parents, native Arkansans themselves, are currently stuck on a cruise ship where they say hundreds are said to have flu-like symptoms. At least 2 passengers have tested positive for COVID-19, and 4 have died on the boat.

READ MORE: Arkansas natives stuck on cruise ship with positive COVID-19 cases

1:50 p.m.

According to Stacy Hurst, Secretary of Arkansas Department of Parks, state parks are open but officials have taken extensive measures to reduce the risk to visitors and staff.

1:45 p.m.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson authorized $45 million in additional funds for personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect health care workers in Arkansas. This is in addition to $30 million already allocated to pay for PPE. The state will also use this to purchase ventilators.

Arkansas is expecting $1.25 billion in federal funds for “costs related to the COVID-19 crisis." It has to be used by the end of the calendar year. It cannot be used to fill holes in the state budget, according to Gov. Hutchinson.

1:30 p.m.

Gov. Hutchinson confirmed in a press conference there were a total of 473 cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas, including one more death, totaling seven in the state.

Dr. Nate Smith breaks down the 426 cases of COVID-19:

17 children (ages 18 and under)
149 seniors (ages 65+)
307 adults (ages 19-64)
47 cases in nursing homes
62 hospitalized
21 on ventilators

Dr. Smith confirmed in the 473 cases in Arkansas, there are six pregnant women, 71 related to domestic travel, 73 healthcare workers, 37 with diabetes, 12 with immuno-compromising conditions and 10 with chronic kidney disease.

He also confirmed the 7th death in Arkansas was that of a senior nursing home resident. This is the first nursing home related death in Arkansas.

Watch Sunday's press conference here:

The following counties have at least one confirmed case of COVID-19:

We will continue to update this article with new information as it becomes available.

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