Governor Hutchinson stated Thursday evening that he believes President Biden’s latest mandate, that private businesses require employees to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, is the wrong approach. The Biden administration rolled out expansive rules on Thursday which mandate that all employers…
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UAMS Research Team Finds Potential Cause of COVID-19 ‘Long-haulers’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA UAMS research team has identified a potential cause of long-lasting symptoms experienced by COVID-19 patients, often referred to as long-haulers. At the heart of the team’s findings is an antibody that shows up weeks after an initial infection and…
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City of Little Rock Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe 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…
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Department of Health Reports EEE Virus-Carrying Mosquitoes in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported today that several cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses have recently been reported in the state. According to the ADH, the presence of EEE in horses indicates the risk is present…
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Chris Jones Calls on Rival Huckabee Sanders to Condemn Use of Livestock Drug in Arkansas Prisons
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDemocratic candidate for governor of Arkansas, Chris Jones, called on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to end the use of ivermectin in its detention centers. It is a drug most commonly used to treat parasites in livestock. “This use of…
In a world plagued by nescience and a drought of rationalism, logicality is as barren as a Saharan mile. Finding foliage in such a wasteland is no easy task; but alas, here you are, in what could merely be a…
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Dillaha: Largest Number of COVID-19 Cases Has Been in 25-44 Age Range
Gov. Asa Hutchinson reported 274 new COVID-19 cases at his daily press conference, bringing the state’s cumulative total to 13,191 cases. There are 214 hospitalizations, up eight from yesterday. The number of related deaths has also increased by six to…