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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Texarkana COVID-19: Monday in Texas, All Adults Eligible – March 23
The big story today comes from the Texas Department of State Health Services;
All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’
Texarkana Area COVID-19 Flattening the Curve – March 16
These numbers are getting better every day in Texas and Arkansas, let's keep it going with some common sense... If things get a little too tight in a crowd, have your mask handy or simply leave if you don't feel comfortable. Still wash your hands and use hand sanitizer. There is a light at the end of this tunnel, let's try to avoid any major spikes along the way.
Texarkana Area COVID-19 Flattening the Curve – March 12
Bowie County reports 9 new case for a total of 4621 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 0 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 191. Active cases are reported at 488. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 6018.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 8697
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 4607
Texarkana Area COVID-19 Flattening the Curve – March 8
Bowie County reports 1 new case for a total of 4607 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 12 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 187. Active cases are reported at 532. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5955.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 7664
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 4213
Texarkana Area COVID-19 Flattening the Curve – March 5
Bowie County reports 7 new cases for a total of 4585 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases including 10 possible cases. COVID-related deaths are at 185. Active cases are reported at 511. The total recovered cases for Bowie County is 5903.
Bowie County Vaccinations - First Dose: 6887
Bowie County Vaccinations - Second Dose: 3939
Teachers in Texas Are now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced today that teachers in Texas are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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
Christus St. Michael COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Sunday
Christus St. Michael Health System will host another COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 28.
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