TEXARKANA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Arkansas Department of Health reported Tuesday that Miller County has had 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 16 recoveries, according to an update from the Miller County Emergency Operations Center.
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced upcoming decision dates; With May 4th the target date to begin lifting restrictions, the following announcement dates for directives on the following businesses & groups.
- April 29 – Restaurants Decision
- April 30 – Gyms Decision
- May 1 – Beauty and Barber Salon Decision
- May 4 – Places of Worship & Larger venue Decision
Miller County EOC says the dates are not opening dates, rather the announcement date for directives.
“The Miller County Emergency Operations Center will continue to follow all directives from Governor Asa Hutchinson concerning the upcoming soft openings scheduled in the coming weeks,” the EOC stated Tuesday.
“These impending openings may not coincide with the Texas directives already in place and will require Miller County residents’ cooperation. Once all directives are stated we will further inform you of new procedures.”
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COVID-19 Guidance and Resource Links | |
AR Department of Health | https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/ |
Centers for Disease Control | https://www.cdc.gov/ |
AR Department of Education | http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/ |
AR Division of Emergency Management | http://www.adem.arkansas.gov |
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