Stories from Thursday, May 7, 2020

As of 8:25 a.m. this morning, the ADH website has the following update on COVID-19 for the state. There have been 3,611 positive tests (1,488 active) with 2,123 recoveries and 87 deaths. There have been 59,995 tested with 56,384 being negative. Poinsett County has had 25 positive tests with 14 recoveries and two deaths. There have been 198 negative tests...

Governor Hutchinson announced casinos can reopen with restricted limits on May 18. The governor said the casinos would only be allowed to operate at one-third capacity and follow social distancing guidelines. As for when the state can move to Phase 2, “To enter Phase 2 of reopening, we must avoid a resurgence for 14 days,” Governor Hutchinson said...