The State of Arkansas is proactively responding to an outbreak of COVID-19. State and Federal health officials urge social distancing, good hand hygiene, covering coughs and staying home if you are sick.
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit the Arkansas Department of Health website.
April 01, 2020: 704 Confirmed Positive Test Results. Watch today's press conference for more updates.
Updates from Governor Hutchinson
Press Releases
- 04.01.2020
Governor Hutchinson Directs State Parks To Implement New Measures for Public Health - 03.30.2020
Governor Allocates Additional $45 Million For Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - 03.28.2020
Governor Hutchinson Proclaims A Special Day of Prayer in Arkansas - 03.27.2020
Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address | New Initiatives to Aid in the COVID-19 Crisis - 03.26.2020
Governor Hutchinson Announces Proposal to Protect and Support Health Care Professionals, Public, and Providers - 03.25.2020
Governor Issues Call for Special Legislative Session of the 92nd General Assembly - 03.20.2020
Governor Hutchinson Authorizes $30 Million For Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - 03.20.2020
Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address | Tough Time Calls for Telemedicine - 03.18.2020
Governor Hutchinson Announces Relief for Businesses, Child-Care Providers To Ease COVID-19 Impact - 03.17.2020
Governor Hutchinson Expedites Unemployment Benefits For Those Impacted by COVID-19 - 03.11.2020
Governor Hutchinson Confirms State’s First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case
Executive Orders
- 03/31/2020 - EO 20-12
Executive Order to Amend Executive Order 20-03 For The Purpose of Suspending Provisions Requiring In-Person Witnessing and Notarization of Legal Documents in the State of Arkansas - 03/30/2020 - EO 20-11
Executive Order to Establish the Arkansas Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Steering Committee - 03/26/2020 - EO 20-10
Amending EO-20-03 Regarding the Public Health Emergency Concerning COVID-19 for the Purpose of Restricting Gatherings to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19. - 03/25/2020 - EO 20-09
Amending EO-20-03 for the Purpose of Extending the State Individual Tax Filing Deadline as a Result of COVID-19 - 03/20/2020 - EO 20-08
Amending EO-20-03 for the Purpose of Ordering Funds Released to Defray Program and Administrative Costs Associated with COVID-19 - 03/19/2020 - EO 20-07
An Executive Order to Provide Funding from the Hazard Mitigation Disaster Fund - 03/17/2020 - EO 20-06
Amending EO-20-03 Regarding the Public Health Emergency Concerning COVID-19 for the Purpose of Assisting State Agencies in Rendering Maximum Assistance to the Citizens of Arkansas - 03/13/2020 - EO 20-05
Amending EO 20-03 Regarding Public Health Emergency Concerning COVID-19 - 03/12/2020 - EO 20-04
Declaring an Emergency and Ordering the Arkansas Department of Health to Take Action to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 - 03/11/2020 - EO 20-03
Declaring an Emergency and Ordering the Arkansas Department of Health to Take Action to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Resources for the Community
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
Governor Hutchinson To Provide COVID-19 Update to Media (03.31.20)
LIVE: Governor Hutchinson To Provide COVID-19 Update to Media (03.30.20)
LIVE: Governor Hutchinson To Provide COVID-19 Update to Media (03.29.20)
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