The State of Arkansas is proactively responding to an outbreak of COVID-19. State and Federal health officials urge the wearing of masks, washing hands, and watching social distancing. Please staying home if you are sick.
Important Links
COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (Arkansas Department of Health website)
COVID-19 Update Dashboard(Arkansas Department of Health's COVID-19 Update Dashboard)
COVID-19 Information and Resources (Arkansas Department of Health Website)
Industry-Specific Guidance (ArkansasReady.com)
CARES Act Funding (CARE Act Steering Committee)
Updates from Governor Hutchinson
Press Releases
Executive Orders
- 02/26/2021
- EO 21-03
Executive Order to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 - 12/29/2020 - EO 20-54
For the Purpose of Clarifying Arkansas Unemployment Insurance Law - 12/29/2020 - EO 20-53
Executive Order to Renew the Disaster and Public Health Emergency to Mitigate the Spread and Impact of COVID-19 - See all executive orders
Resources for the Community
Individuals and Families
State of Arkansas Resources
Our state agencies are developing guidance and resources for Arkansans to stay healthy and make informed choices for themselves and their families. These agencies will continue to update their websites with the most up-to-date information on COVID-19.
Previous Press Conferences
LIVE: Gov. Hutchinson Makes Significant Announcement on State of the Public Health Emergency (02.26.21)
LIVE: Governor Hutchinson Provides Weekly COVID-19 Update (02.23.21)
LIVE: Governor Hutchinson Provides Weekly COVID-19 Update (02.16.21)
U.S. and Global Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) leads the U.S. response. The World Health Organization (WHO) guides the global response.
Information from CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Information from WHO: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019