Second COVID-19 Case Reported At Local Nursing Facility

A local nursing home is now reporting two cases of COVID-19.

According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the Springs of Mine Creek nursing facility in Nashville last week had a patient with a confirmed case and now is reporting one of its healthcare workers has also tested positive.

The latest COVID-19 numbers show Howard County with 13 confirmed cases and eight recoveries.

Health department records also indicate Pike County has now added its third case of COVID-19.