Weekly vaccine report from governor

In his vaccine report, Hutchinson said the state has so far received more than 651,000 doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Of those around 413,000 have been given, or around 63 percent. Hutchinson then stated the state was prepared to follow possible new guidance from the CDC recommending second doses be reallocated if individuals do not return for their required booster shot. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require a second follow-up shot three to four weeks after the initial dose. Hutchinson urged those who have received their first dose to follow up on their second.

Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero shared a positive milestone during the conference with Arkansas’ COVID-19 testing positivity rate falling below 10 percent for the first time in months. The 10 percent marker is the goal set forth by the CDC in terms of reducing positivity rates of the virus.

Arkansas is expected to see the cumulative case count exceed 309 thousand when today’s numbers are released.