Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the ARKLATEX: Cancellations, News, and Helpful Links __________________________ On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice external icon for naming of new human infectious diseases.
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AHS Razorback Gym to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic March 6
The Miller County Office of Emergency Management has teamed up with College Hill Drug and Lansdell Family Clinic to provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, March 6, from 9am-5pm at the Arkansas High School Razorback Gym located at 1500 Jefferson.
Texarkana Area COVID-19 Flattening the Curve – March 1
Bowie County reports a total of 4553 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 8 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 181. Active cases are reported at 485. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5877.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 5734
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 3383
Ar. Gov. Extends Health Orders & Turns Directives to Guidelines
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson made a special announcement this morning saying he is changing the Arkansas Public Health Directives into Public Health Guidelines, which means they will no longer be mandatory because of the decline in cases and hospitalizations.
Texarkana Area COVID-19 Flattens the Curve – February 26
Bowie County reports a total of 4513 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 5 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 179. Active cases are reported at 491. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5814.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 5504
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 3082
Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – February 22
Bowie County reports a total of 4509 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 13 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 171. Active cases are reported at 526. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5743.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 4930
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 2840
Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – February 19
Bowie County reports a total of 4502 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 2 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 171. Active cases are reported at 559. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5663.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 4849
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 2489
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Postponed
If you were scheduled to get a COVID vaccine this Saturday at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. They have made the decision to postpone the COVID-19 Vaccination Hub scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, due to lingering inclement weather conditions. The clinic is rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27.
Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – February 15
Bowie County reports a total of 4459 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 0 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 171. Active cases are reported at 575. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5576.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 4448
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 2237
Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – February 12
Bowie County reports a total of 4409 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 19 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 167. Active cases are reported at 535. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5533.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 4109
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 2046
Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – February 10
Bowie County reports a total of 4375 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 7 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 163. Active cases are reported at 544. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5476.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 4057
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 1868
Texarkana Area COVID-19: By The Numbers – February 5
Bowie County reports a total of 4290 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases, COVID-related deaths are at 159. The Department of State Health Services is reporting an additional 1733 probable cases with a total of 5411 estimated recoveries.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 3589
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 1559
Don’t Put Your COVID Vaccine Card On Social Media
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out in the Texarkana area the Better Business Bureau is warning people about a trend on social media you need to avoid.