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Governor announces changes to COVID-19 event restrictions
By: Cayden Hartman LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — During his weekly press conference Governor Asa Hutchinson announced changes for COVID-19 protocols related to indoor, outdoor and sporting events. Governor Hutchinson announced that now up to one hundred people can attend an event without having to submit planning for approval to the Arkansas Department of Health. …
Governor announces changes to COVID-19 event restrictions
By: Cayden Hartman LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — During his weekly press conference Governor Asa Hutchinson announced changes for COVID-19 protocols related to indoor, outdoor and sporting events. Governor Hutchinson announced that now up to one hundred people can attend an event without having to submit planning for approval to the Arkansas Department of Health. …
Pat Walker Health Center approved for vaccine distribution
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas announced that the Pat Walker Health Center has been approved for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by the Arkansas Department of Health. At this time, the University has not been provided any vaccines to distribute to eligible staff and faculty who are a part of vaccine rollout…
Pat Walker Health Center approved for vaccine distribution
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas announced that the Pat Walker Health Center has been approved for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by the Arkansas Department of Health. At this time, the University has not been provided any vaccines to distribute to eligible staff and faculty who are a part of vaccine rollout…
Pat Walker Health Center approved for vaccine distribution
By: Sean Rhomberg FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas announced that the Pat Walker Health Center has been approved for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by the Arkansas Department of Health. At this time, the University has not been provided any vaccines to distribute to eligible staff and faculty who are a part of vaccine rollout…
The CDC releases new mask guidance; what you need to know to best stay safe
By: UATV Staff WASHINGTON D.C. (UATV) — The Centers for Disease Control release new guidance to help improve your mask’s effectiveness. The center lists two important ways to make sure your mask works: making sure it fits snugly and picking a mask with layers. They also recommend using a mask with a nose wire and…
Breaking down the results of the ASG Student Body Survey
By: Tristan Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) The results from the Associated Student Government’s polls have been officially released. ASG President Julia Nall said the poll received around 3,700 responses. Student government officials say demographics closely aligned with enrollment data except that they received a larger amount of female responses. The data was sorted into three…
Walmart to receive COVID-19 vaccines
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that 60 Arkansas Walmart stores will receive shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine. The retail giant is expected to start administering the shots as early as next week. The vaccines received by Arkansas come in addition to the shipments Arkansas is already receiving, Hutchinson said. Hutchinson praised…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces 11 p.m. curfew on bars, restaurants serving alcohol to be lifted
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced in his weekly press conference Tuesday that he will not seek to extend the 11 p.m. curfew in place for bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The order mandating the curfew is set to expire on February 3, and has been active since…
ACHI launches new website organizing COVID-19 data by region
By: Tristan Hill LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UATV) — the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launched a new section on its COVID-19 in Arkansas website Friday. The new webpage breaks down state COVID-19 data by region. The ACHI uses the state’s seven hospital regions designated by the Arkansas Department of Health to organize information. “By publishing…