The State of Arkansas is proactively responding to an outbreak of COVID-19.
All Arkansans age 5 or older are now eligible to receive the vaccine.
To find a location to receive a vaccine, go to the Arkansas Department of Health's website.
Important Links
American Rescue Plan Act (American Rescue Plan Act Steering Committee)
COVID-19 Information and Resources (Arkansas Department of Health Website)
COVID-19 Update Dashboard (Arkansas Department of Health's COVID-19 Update Dashboard)
COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (Arkansas Department of Health website)
Industry-Specific Guidance (ArkansasReady.com)
CARES Act Funding (CARE Act Steering Committee)
Updates from Governor Hutchinson
Press Releases
- 11/15/2021
Governor Hutchinson Seeks Clarity from HHS Regarding Vetting of Sponsors for Unaccompanied Minor Immigrants - 11/04/2021
Governor Hutchinson Holds News Conference to Discuss New OSHA/CMS Rules - 11/02/2021
Governor Hutchinson Provides Weekly Briefing on Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11 - See all press releases
Executive Orders
- 07/29/2021 - EO 21-14
Executive Order to Declare a Statewide Public Health Emergency for the Purpose of Meeting and Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 - 05/11/2021 - 21-08
To Establish the Arkansas American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Steering Committee - 03/31/2021 - EO 21-07
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
Governor Hutchinson's Weekly Media Briefing (11.23.21)
LIVE: Governor Hutchinson's Weekly Media Briefing (11.15.21)
LIVE: Governor Hutchinson's Weekly Media Briefing (11.02.21)
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