COVID-19 Arkansas Department of Health

COVID-19

To protect yourself and others, the ADH recommends:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
Practice physical distancing. Avoid close contact with others, especially those who are sick, by keeping at least 6 feet between you and others.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 or develop a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, seek testing. Testing is available in many locations, including ADH Local Health Units.
Wear a cloth mask when in public and unable to maintain a 6-foot distance from others. Click here to read the CDC’s recommendations. The ADH offers this do-it-yourself cloth mask design.

Alerts/Updates

Related: Click here for previous briefings.

NEW: Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities to Expand Visitation, Activities, and Communal Dining
NEW: For immediate quarantine and isolation sheltering needs for homeless or displaced individuals, please call 501-661-2136.
NEW: COVID-19 Guidance About Chloroquine
NEW: Fact Sheet for COVID-19 Testing
ALERT: Use the face covering to help protect others. Click here for more information.
ALERT: Quarantine required after exposure to COVID-19 even with negative test
ALERT: For Rules Suspended Due to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Under EO20-06
ALERT: Learn More About Chloroquine Warning. Click here for more information.

Arkansas Department of Health Directives & Orders
June 15: Directive for Reopening of Casinos Phase II
June 15: Directive for Gym, Fitness Center, Athletic Club and Weight Room Reopening Phase II
June 15: Directive on Business Limitations Phase II
June 15: Directive on Resuming Restaurant Dine-in Operations Phase II
June 15: Directive on Resuming Bar or Club Operations Phase II
June 15: Directive for Barber Shops, Body Art Establishments, Cosmetology Establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas Phase II
June 15: Directive Regarding Large Indoor Venues Phase II \| To submit an increased capacity proposal for agriculture related events (rodeos, fairs, livestock shows, etc), please click HERE, all other proposals click HERE.
June 15: Directive Regarding Large Outdoor Venues Phase II \| To submit an increased capacity proposal for agriculture related events (rodeos, fairs, livestock shows, etc), please click HERE, all other proposals click HERE.
June 15: Directive on Resuming Elective Dental Services Phase II
June 1: Directive Regarding Community and School Team Sports
May 25: Directive on Resuming Elective Procedures, Phase III
May 22: Directive for Recreational Pool Reopening
May 21: Directive Regarding Overnight Camps
May 18: Directive Regarding Summer Day Camps
May 11: Directive on Resuming Elective Procedures, Phase II
May 8: Directive Regarding Prohibition of the Use of Non-FDA Approved Serologic Tests for the Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 Infections
April 17: Directive for Approval of Emergency Responder Activities
April 16: Directive Regarding the Use of Nucleic Acid Amplification Test for the Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Physician Offices, Urgent Care Settings and Pharmacies
March 26: Directive for Limitations on Gatherings
March 20: Directive for Schools, Government, Hospitals, Clinics, Restaurants, Gyms, and More
March 16: Directive on Extension for EMS License Renewal
March 13: Directive for Limiting the Transmission of COVID-19 for Long-Term Care Facilities
For a complete list of Directives, click here.

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Resources

COVID-19 Fabric Mask Pattern
When Can I Stop Isolation or Quarantine?
COVID-19 Positive Test Support Groups
COVID-19 information for the state of Arkansas
ADH COVID-19 Call Center: 1-800-803-7847
Email the ADH COVID-19 Team
ADH news releases
Click here for more resources

COVID-19 Numbers

Updated as of 6/18/2020, 2:10 p.m.
*these data are provisional and subject to change. Updates are made once a day.
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas	13,928

Click the Status Update Button Below for More Detailed Information

*These data are provisional and subject to change. Updates are made once a day.

Updated as of 6/18/2020, 7:40 p.m.
*these data are provisional and subject to change. Updates are made once a day.
Currently Hospitalized	226
Ever Hospitalized	1,100
Currently on Ventilator	53
Ever on Ventilator	175
Total Nursing Home Residents	543

ADH has activated a call center to answer questions from health care providers and the public about the novel coronavirus. During normal business hours (8:00am – 4:30pm), urgent and non-urgent calls, please call 1-800-803-7847 or email us.

Click here for a list of Local Health Units that are partially or fully closed. All other health units not listed are fully open. The list is subject to change on a day to day basis.