Posted: May 4, 2021 \/ 12:56 PM CDT \/ Updated: May 4, 2021 \/ 02:28 PM CDT<\/p>\n
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday afternoon a new goal to have half of Arkansans that are eligible forCOVID-19 vaccinationsreceive at least one shot in the next 90 days.<\/p>\n
The governor said there are currently1,038,556Arkansans that have received at least one shot.<\/p>\n
According to state officials, 467,206 more Arkansans would need to receive a shot to reach the goal by the deadline of July 31.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the Biden administration set a goal that 70% of American adults receive at least one shot by July 4.<\/p>\n
According to the Arkansas Department of Health, therewereanadditional296 COVID-19 cases, 20 hospitalizationsand five COVID-19 related deaths reported in the last 24 hours.<\/p>\n
Of the 296 cases announced Tuesday, 174 are confirmed cases and 122 are considered probable cases.<\/p>\n
Of the five deaths announced Tuesday, four are among confirmed cases and one isconsidered a probable COVID-19 case.<\/p>\n
Dr. Jos Romero said health officials are keeping an eye on the increases in active cases and hospitalizations.<\/p>\n
State officials say as of Monday, there are 29 counties with reported COVID-19 variants. Arkansas has seen an increase in the number of UK variant cases, which makes up 75% of the variant cases in the state.<\/p>\n
The State of Arkansas recommends anyone who travels to India quarantine for 14 days after they return.<\/p>\n
State officials also noted there is an increase in coronavirus cases in children.<\/p>\n
ADH officials noted 700 additional COVID-19 vaccine doses were received and 10,982 were given Tuesday.<\/p>\n
According to officials with the department of health, 270,426 Arkansans are partially immunized and 768,130 are fully immunized.<\/p>\n
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been 336,462 COVID-19 cases, 2,043 active casesand 5,752 COVID-19 related deaths in Arkansas.<\/p>\n
Governor Hutchinson announced Tuesday this would be the last COVID-19 weekly update, but he will continue to have weekly media availability on a variety of topics.<\/p>\n
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