Most counties have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases this week with Lawrence County reaching 106 active cases today. Two schools in Lawrence County, Hoxie and Lawrence County School District we’re in the red zone f new cases this week. Craighead County was in the top 5 counties of new cases in Arkansas all week.

Clay: 56 active cases, 304 recoveries, 11 deaths

Craighead: 452 active cases, 3,057 recoveries, 29 deaths

Crittenden: 58 active cases, 1,947 recoveries, 48 deaths

Cross: 42 active cases, 441 recoveries, 17 deaths

Greene: 135 active cases, 903 recoveries, 15 deaths

Jackson: 99 active cases, 382 recoveries, 4 deaths

Lawrence: 106 active cases, 448 recoveries, 13 deaths

Mississippi: 106 active cases, 1,667 recoveries, 54 deaths

Poinsett: 94 active cases, 672 recoveries, 15 deaths

Randolph: 62 active cases, 434 recoveries, 23 deaths

Sharp: 38 active cases, 226 recoveries, 7 deaths

There are 13 school districts in the red zone this week as of Monday, up from nine last week. Five of the districts were in the red zone in the prior week. School districts in the red zone have 50 or more new known infections per 10,000 residents in the community during a 14-day period. These districts are:
   •    Jackson County: 92 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    England: 77 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Spring Hill: 76 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Mammoth Spring: 73 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Lawrence County: 70 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Berryville: 66 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Hoxie: 64 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Cedar Ridge: 61 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Magnolia: 60 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Clarendon: 59 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Viola: 59 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Mulberry/Pleasant View: 56 new known infections per 10K residents
   •    Barton-Lexa: 54 new known infections per 10K residents

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 face covering when you are exposed to non-household members and physical distancing cannot be assured. Click here to read the requirements.