LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Governor Asa Hutchinson announced additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas.
Gov. Hutchinson says nine new counties were added.
Of the 62 cases, six are children, 41 ages 19-64 and 15 ages 65 and older.
The governor says K-12 schools will be closed for on-site instruction for an additional three weeks, until April 17. The state will reevaluate after April 17.
Bars and restaurants in the state will be closed for dine-in. Carryout and delivery services will be available.
Indoor venues, such as gyms, will be closed to non-essential functions, according to the governor.
The governor recommends that businesses move to teleconferences or remote work, enforce social distancing and implement screening of staff and visitors.