The number of new COVID-19 cases in Arkansas rose by only 52 cases, the lowest increase in months.

The state added 5 deaths. Active cases fell by 246, to 2,332.

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The hospitalization number continues to drop to 184 today, down from 192 yesterday. There are 71 COVID patients in ICU, with 42 on ventilators.

Here are the summaries (still running a huge vaccine surplus):

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Said the governor:

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Our COVID-19 numbers continue to decline from the week before. Today’s active cases are over 500 fewer than last week & hospitalizations are down by nearly 25% compared to last Monday. We continue to see the effects of our efforts in fighting this virus.

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