COVID vaccine

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she is reversing the official position of the governor on the constitutionality of Arkansas’ ban on mask mandates by public entities. “Yesterday, I reversed the official position of the governor on the constitutionality of…

According to a study by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research, one in four adults in the U.S. have experienced the loss of a family member or close friend due to COVID-19.…

A few weeks ago, Gov. Asa Hutchinson joined 20 governors in a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to repeal the Biden administration’s COVID vaccine mandate for the military. A release from the governor’s office provided the following update: “In…

Worldwide news outlets are reporting that a new, “highly concerning” variant of the coronavirus, called B.1.1.529, has recently been identified in South Africa. Fears that the new strain could fuel further global outbreaks, pressure health systems, evade vaccines, and complicate…

Pel-Freez Biologicals, a key supplier to the world’s largest vaccine and diagnostic companies, has announced that it is expanding its facility in Rogers, creating 31 new jobs in the biotech industry. “Due to Pel-Freez’s unique position at the intersection of…

The City of Little Rock is hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics and offering incentives for those still unvaccinated to get their shots. Individuals vaccinated at these clinics will receive a $50 VISA Rewards Card from U.S. Bank for both their first…