(03/25/20) State cases up to 236; important reminders to slow the spread As of just after 8 a.m. this morning, March 25, 2020, the number of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas was 236. The number of confirmed cases in Garland County rose to 11, up from 10 yesterday. There have been 10 reported recoveries in the state, and two deaths. The total number of confirmed cases across the United States continues to rise, and is at 55,238 with more than 800 deaths.
A few important reminders to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus from Ed Davis, Hot Springs Fire chief and member of the local COVID-19 Task Force:
- Wash your hands often, as it is the most effective way a person can avoid transmitting the COVID-19 virus.
- Don’t touch your face or rub your eyes. Your eyes are an easy point for the virus to enter your body.
- Practice social distancing, avoid unnecessary casual contact and keep six feet distance intervals between you and others while in public.