Coronavirus

Colleges' need to counsel is on rise Jayson Crumpler handled the stress of the novel coronavirus pandemic mostly on his own until he went to college -- online. by Emily Walkenhorst - December 26, 2020

State adds 2,122 new coronavirus cases, reports 32 additional deaths The state’s number of coronavirus cases rose by more than 2,000 on Friday as public health officials say they are concerned about hospital capacities next week. by Lara Farrar - December 25, 2020

Arkansas virus cases up more than 3,200 in new record increase Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose by more than 3,200 on Thursday, breaking the record for a one-day increase that had been set just a week earlier.... by Andy Davis - December 24, 2020

GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves covid aid in chaos WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on Thursday as his haphazard ... by The Associated Press - December 24, 2020

Hospitalizations tick up in Arkansas; state orders more vaccine The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas with covid-19 reached a new high Wednesday as the state's count of cases rose by 2,893 -- the second-largest one-d... by Andy Davis, Jeannie Roberts - December 24, 2020

Companies in Arkansas receive relief grants Three state agencies on Wednesday awarded $48 million in Business Interruption Grants financed with federal coronavirus relief funds to 2,136 businesses signifi... by Michael R. Wickline - December 24, 2020

Lawmakers approve $900B relief package WASHINGTON -- Congress on Monday night passed a $900 billion covid-19 relief package to deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and provide resou... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 22, 2020

First Moderna dosages arrive in Arkansas; more this week On the same day that a second type of covid-19 vaccine arrived in Arkansas, the state's death toll from the virus rose by 58, matching the record high increase ... by Jeannie Roberts - December 22, 2020

Next vaccine recipients proposed; over-75, teachers make list as second vaccine hits road NEW YORK -- A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday that people 75 and older and essential workers such as firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 21, 2020

Congress reaches deal on Fed, moves forward on covid relief Top congressional lawmakers late Saturday struck a late-night agreement on the last major obstacle to a covid-19 economic relief package costing nearly $1 trill... by The Associated Press - December 19, 2020

State tops 200,000 total covid cases as active cases set record Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases since the pandemic hit the state in March passed the 200,000 mark Saturday as 2,693 new cases raised the total to 200,114. by Jeannie Roberts - December 19, 2020

General sorry for 'miscommunication' over vaccine shipments The Army general in charge of getting covid-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of do... by The Associated Press - December 19, 2020

Request approved to shift U.S. funds for state contingency Congress' ongoing negotiations on a coronavirus relief package have Arkansas officials making contingency plans to ensure the state uses unspent federal relief ... by Michael R. Wickline - December 19, 2020

US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly... by LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press - December 19, 2020

State's virus cases up 2,878 in second-highest one-day jump since start of pandemic Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Friday by 2,878 — a smaller increase than the one the day before but still the second-highest one-day jump since the s... by Andy Davis - December 18, 2020