The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines for individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Under the new guidelines, the CDC no longer recommends that fully vaccinated individuals wear a mask outdoors, “except in certain crowded…
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CDC Issues Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new COVID-19 vaccination guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. This is the first set of recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated. Under the new guidance, fully vaccinated individuals can visit…
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Hutchinson Announces New Hospital Guidelines, No Plans for Business or School Restrictions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and his COVID Winter Task Force announced new guidelines for hospitals on Nov. 20 as coronavirus cases continue to increase across the state. Hutchinson announced there have been 2,061 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours,…
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Central Arkansas Restaurants Temporarily Re-Close in Response to COVID Infections
Many restaurants in Arkansas have been able to resume dine-in services since May 11 under the directive of the Department of Health, but some are now facing the challenge of positive COVID-19 cases among employees and how to operate with…
While the state of Arkansas has officially passed 20,000 cumulative COVID-19 cases and the number of active cases is near 6,000, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the number of Arkansans following guidelines has “dramatically increased.” The number of new COVID-19 cases…
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UAMS Releases Proposed Team Sports Guidelines Ahead of State Directive
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleOne of the casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been team sports. Around the world, amateur and professional sports teams have been sidelined due to concern about viral transmission. With the gradual loosening of restrictions, there have been increased calls…