Forrest City 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 Forrest City, 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 Forrest City
Arkansas coronavirus cases near 4,000; 173 positive tests at Forrest City prison
The total number of covid-19 cases in Arkansas rose by 237 to 3,984 on Saturday, largely because of additional reporting of test results from the federal prison in Forrest City, officials said at ... More info »
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 05/09/2020 02:49amPrison union points to transfer inmates as root of Forrest City coronavirus outbreak - WREG.com
So far nearly 30 people at an Arkansas federal correctional facility, including both inmates and staff, have tested positive for COVID-19, leading to worries from inmates and the community. More info »
WREG - 04/10/2020 11:25amInmates ask for help as COVID-19 breaks out in Forrest City prison - WREG.com
FORREST CITY, Ark. — Inmates are looking for answers after nearly 30 cases of COVID-19 popped up at the federal prison in Forrest City.. State health officials said they are working with the CDC ... More info »
WREG - 04/09/2020 10:29amArkansas continues phased reopening as coronavirus cases increase
Arkansas continued its phased reopening Tuesday, as the number of new COVID-19 cases in the community is on the rise. ABC News. Video. ... such as Forrest City, ... More info »
ABC News - 05/19/2020 09:35pmArkansas coronavirus cases near 4,000; 173 positive tests at Forrest City prison - The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The total number of covid-19 cases in Arkansas rose by 237 to 3,984 on Saturday, largely because of additional reporting of test results from the federal prison in Forrest City, officials said at ... More info »
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - 05/09/2020 02:54am