The 667 new cases reported Feb. 17 is slightly higher than the seven-day average of 607 cases, according to the ADH. pic.twitter.com/lUCyvKVKhc
— ArkansasCovid (@ArkansasCovid) February 17, 2021
The continued weather siege seems likely to have an impact on testing and vaccinations for the COVID-19 pandemic. Still waiting for the state’s daily summary, but ArkansasCovid has a preliminary look.
The death number is up.
The 26 deaths announced Feb. 17 is higher than the seven-day average of 19.9 deaths, according to the ADH. pic.twitter.com/5OoDxeT7aq
— ArkansasCovid (@ArkansasCovid) February 17, 2021
The daily hospitalization report with a declining number remains a good thing.
Current hospitalizations: 602 (down from 638 on Tuesday)
Total Beds: 8,788
Total Beds Available: 2,333
Total ICU Beds: 1,180
Total ICU Beds Available: 106
Total Vents: 1,135
Total Vents Available: 780
Total Covid patients in ICU: 233
Total Covid patients on vents: 108
BELATED UPDATE:
Said the governor
We once again saw a decrease in testing yesterday, which was impacted by the weather. We received an additional 18,525 vaccine doses yesterday, and we will continue to administer these doses as quickly as possible. Please continue to take necessary precautions against COVID-19 and limit road travel as much as possible.
