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Texarkana Texas Chosen For COVID-19 Treatment Center

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TX—Judge Bobby Howell and Texarkana, Texas Mayor Bob Bruggeman received notification this week from the Texas Department of Emergency Management that Texarkana has been chosen as a site for a regional monoclonal antibody infusion treatment center in the battle against COVID-19. It is anticipated that the site will be operational within the week, and […]

Four States News Adds School COVID Search to COVID Page

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

Arkansas: The Four States News has updated the COVID information page to include a link to data for school COVID infection rates. The link can be found on the COVID Information Page just below the “More Deadly than the Flu” Chart. Click on the link, Arkansas COVID School Search, and the reader will be taken […]

The COVID-19 Impact in Arkansas

August 25, 2021August 28, 2021 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

Opinion: COVID-19 is no joke, and I strongly disagree with anyone who says it is a joke, conspiracy, or something not to be taken seriously. It is getting to where more families are being impacted by this disease. If the family is lucky, there will be a mild case, but in others, death comes knocking […]

COVID on the Rise in Texarkana Region

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TX— COVID 19 cases continue to increase in Bowie County and the Texarkana region. Hospitalizations due to COVID remain high, and available resources to care for COVID patients are still critically low. While local officials continue to monitor case counts, and stay updated on CDC guidelines, individuals are encouraged to follow the advice of […]

Care Providers Oklahoma Responds to President Joe Biden’s Nursing Home Vaccine Mandate

August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 Press Release

New Requirements Could Cause Unprecedented Workforce Catastrophe OKLAHOMA CITY – Care Providers Oklahoma, the association representing Oklahoma’s skilled nursing professionals and residents, today released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s announcement that all skilled nursing staff must be vaccinated: “Oklahoma’s skilled nursing facilities, through a combination of successful vaccination campaigns and rigorous safety protocols, […]

UA Hope-Texarkana COVID-19 Mask Update From The Chancellor

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Casey Curtis

Effective immediately (August 12, 2021), masks are required in all University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana campus indoor settings, including hallways, classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces of all buildings. Personal offices are excluded when alone. “It has become necessary that UAHT take an active role in maintaining the safety of our students while educating them on […]

COVID Cases Rise in Bowie County

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TX— COVID cases are back on the rise in Bowie County and the Texarkana region. Hospitalizations due to COVID are also increasing, and available resources to care for COVID patients are critically low. “It is imperative, now more than ever, that the residents of Bowie County and the Texarkana region seek out a COVID […]

COVID Update Miller County and Vaccinations 7-14-2021

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Press Release

The Office of Emergency Management is following the upward trend of the positivity rate within Miller County and the surrounding metro area. While an exact number of new positive COVID-19 cases is unavailable, the medical community is advising more cases of COVID-19 patients are being seen. OEM works closely with area medical facilities, practitioners, state […]

Parents – A COVID Vaccine Warning

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 Clinton S. Thomas, Th.D.

Currently the only vaccine approved for under 18 years of age is Pfizer As summer approaches, many parents will be considering vaccine options for their children 12 years of age to 18 years of age. The only vaccine currently approved by the CDC for this age group is the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna and the […]

Joint Operations Center Bowie County/City of Texarkana, TX

May 13, 2021May 16, 2021 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TX- Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with new guidance saying individuals who are fully vaccinated no longer must wear a mask indoors or outdoors. As a reminder, private business owners and property owners may continue to ask patrons to wear a mask to protect staff and other customers. For […]