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No new flu-related deaths were reported in Arkansas in the past week, though the flu activity last week rose from "high" to "very high," according to a report from the state Department of Health.

Porter is also the Arkansas Department of Healths deputy chief science officer.

Southeast Arkansas hospitals and health clinics are bracing for possibly one of the worst influenza seasons in years.

Inflation is carving into turkey prices, but Arkansas gas prices are at their cheapest point since Feb. 9.

Arkansas coronavirus metrics continued to indicate a slowing spread of the virus Thursday as the number of people hospitalized with covid-19 in the state fell to its lowest level in three months.

Despite a continuing decline in Arkansas new coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the number of covid-19 patients in the states hospitals grew Tuesday for the second day in a row as the states cumulative count of cases since March 2020 topped 950,000.

The number of people reported to be hospitalized with covid-19 in Arkansas rose for the first time in six days Monday even as the state posted its smallest daily increase in cases since late May.

Despite a continuing decline in Arkansas new coronavirus cases over the past few weeks, the number of covid-19 patients in the states hospitals rose Tuesday for the second day in a row.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported 6,672 active covid-19 cases on Sunday, marking the lowest total active cases since June 11.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported 6,672 active covid-19 cases on Sunday, marking the lowest total active cases since June 11.