LITTLE ROCK, Ark — On the first day of 2021, the state reported a record of 4,304 new cases in a single day.
"We are certainly in the surge after Christmas travel and gatherings," Gov. Hutchinson said. "As we enter this new year, our first resolution should be to follow guidelines. We all must do our part.
The state also continues to see record-high hospitalizations as the surge continues.
Key facts to know:
- 207,749 confirmed cases
- 47,327 probable cases
- 19,316 active confirmed cases
- 8,176 active probable cases
- 3,363 confirmed deaths
- 680 probable deaths
- 1,340 hospitalizations
- 237 on ventilators
- 185,045 confirmed recoveries
- 38,468 probable recoveries
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Sunday, January 10
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 3,300 new COVID-19 cases and 33 more deaths.
"There are 3,330 new COVID-19 cases in AR. These results are higher than last Sunday, but over 2,000 of the new cases are from late reporting of cases from months ago. Regardless, they reflect how this virus impacts all of us. Do your part to help your neighbors," Gov. Hutchinson tweeted on Sunday.
Saturday, January 9
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,886 new COVID-19 cases and 44 more deaths.
Of the new cases, 2,151 are confirmed and 735 are probable. Of the deaths, 34 are confirmed and 10 are probable.
There have been 13,165 PCR and 3,094 antigen tests administered within the past 24 hours.
Friday, January 8
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,944 new COVID-19 cases and 40 more deaths.
Of the new cases, 2,211 are confirmed and 733 are probable. Of the deaths, 31 are confirmed and nine are probable.
There have been 11,010 PCR and 3,743 antigen tests given within the past 24 hours.
Thursday, January 7
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 3,323 new COVID-19 cases and 25 more deaths.
Since the first reported case of COVID-19 in the state in March 2020, there have been a total of 250,000 positive cases of the virus in Arkansas.
Wednesday, January 6
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 3,705 new COVID-19 cases and 65 more deaths.
Of the new cases, 2,324 are confirmed and 1,381 are probable. Of the deaths, 47 are confirmed and 18 are probable.
There were 8,741 PCR tests and 4,477 antigen tests administered within the past 24 hours.
There are currently 1,321 hospitalizations and 217 on ventilators.
Tuesday, January 5
Gov. Hutchinson said the goal to finish Phase 1-A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is the end of January. Phase 1-B is expected to begin in February, while Phase 1-C is targeted for April.
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 4,107 new cases, 1,323 current hospitalizations, which is up 27 from Monday and 27 more deaths, for a total of 3,836.
Monday, January 4
The Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,306 new cases, 1,296 current hospitalizations, which is up 62 from Sunday and 51 more deaths, for a total of 3,800.
A total of 4,473 PCR tests and 439 antigen tests were completed over the last 24 hours.
Since December 1, 1,288 people have died due to the virus. A total of 3,800 people so far have died in Arkansas.
"Today’s increase in hospitalizations and the 51 new deaths from COVID-19 are vivid reminders of how many families are hurting because of this pandemic," Gov. Hutchinson said. "Our health care system is stretched and the numbers are likely to increase more. Thanks to all who are doing everything they can to be safe."
We will update this article with more information as it becomes available.