Blytheville and other towns across Arkansas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Blytheville, AR community.
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Arkansas COVID-19 Cases
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,012,884
Arkansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Arkansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 13,115
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Blytheville
Why Blytheville, Arkansas is Among America's Most Dangerous Cities
Cities across the United States have been reporting a spike in gun violence and homicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first six months of 2020, there was a nearly 15% increase in murders ... More info »
24/7 Wall St - 11/17/2020 04:52amArkansas educator battles COVID-19 from hospital miles away - thv11.com
Arkansas teacher battles COVID-19 from hospital bed miles away from home 59-year-old Cynthia McCustion spent 17 days on a ventilator in Jackson, Tennessee while her worried family was back home in ... More info »
KTHV - 01/07/2021 08:46pmBlytheville officials work to keep the community informed during coronavirus outbreak | News - fox13memphis.com
The Arkansas Department of Health confirmed more than 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Blytheville Mayor James Sanders said as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 goes up, so have the fears ... More info »
FOX13 Memphis - 03/19/2020 12:00pmBlytheville officials discuss COVID-19 concerns - KAIT
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - This week, Mississippi County was called out in the White House Coronavirus Task Force report as a “red zone” for COVID-19. During the city of Blytheville’s weekly ... More info »
KAIT - 10/21/2020 02:24pmBlytheville to temporarily close city pool over increased COVID-19 numbers
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Blytheville will be temporarily closing its city pool due to increasing numbers of COVID-19 in Mississippi County, city officials said Wednesday. According ... More info »
KAIT - 07/01/2020 12:17pm