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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…
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…
Children feel the impact on their mental health as the COVID-19 pandemic reaches the one year mark
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Many people are feeling the mental health impact of the pandemic, but children are suffering more than others Child Therapist Temple Carson said she’s seen an uptick in patients since the onset of the pandemic. “I’m seeing a lot of kids that have increased anxiety and some phobias,”…
University holds panel outlining Spring COVID-19 plans
By: Sean Rhomberg Earlier today, the University of Arkansas held a panel discussion to address the planned spring response to COVID-19. The discussion, hosted by provost Charles Robinson, included the latest on the vaccination roll-out and how the pandemic may impact the upcoming summer semester. Terry Martin, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs said that…
President Biden reverses many of Trump’s policies on his first days in office
By: Michael Adkison WASHINGTON, D.C. (UATV) — Just one day into his presidency, Joe Biden signed more than two dozen executive orders and agency directives to establish his agenda on a number of issues, including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and racial equality. “I’m going to start by keeping the promises I made to the…
Appointments now required for on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As the first on-campus vaccination clinic approaches, university officials are solidifying the details of the vaccination process for campus community members. Initially, the pharmacy conducting vaccination clinics for the university planned to create a link for eligible university employees to sign up for an appointment, but due to the…
University of Arkansas officials request patience as Phase 1-B of vaccinations begin
By: Heidi Kirk FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — University of Arkansas officials urge the campus community to remember that it will likely take several weeks to vaccinate individuals that are eligible and wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. While University of Arkansas employees fall into the Phase 1-B category, there are currently not enough doses available…
University prepares for COVID vaccine clinic as state moves into next phase
By: Michael Adkison FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and graduate assistants can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as early as January, 18, when the state of Arkansas moves into Phase 1-B of its vaccination process. Eligible university affiliates—particularly, employees who work on campus—began receiving email notifications of their eligibility on January 14.…
E-Scooter Ridership is Up During COVID-19
By: Jonathan Teal FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Veoride and Spin each have 500 scooters in the Fayetteville area. About 900 of them are put on the street for use everyday. The U of A’s Active Transportation Coordinator Ammen Jordan said during COVID, ridership has not gone down. “They’ve supplemented Razorback transit usage, so people aren’t necessarily…
Fayetteville Board of Health Announced New COVID-19 Guidelines
By: Lexy French FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Coronavirus cases continue to rise state, city, and campus-wide. Holiday gatherings may amplify the increase. The City of Fayetteville Board of Health announced, in a media release, new guidelines to help slow the rise of cases and keep the community safe while celebrating the holidays. The Board of Health…