Arkansas has had its first deaths from the coronavirus outbreak. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday announced two people have died from COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.   

While the CDC public health emergency recommendations do not apply to the day-to-day operation of certain business operations at this time, there are no reasonable assurances of recommended social distancing and safety in Barber Shops, Body Art Establishments, Body Art Schools, Cosmetology Establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas.  In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, all Barbers, Body Art establishments, Body Art schools, Cosmetology establishments, Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas should close for in-person operations.  Maintaining any related schools' distance education/learning is acceptable. 

 

This directive to Barbers, Body Art Establishments, Body Art Schools, Cosmetology Establishments and Massage Therapy Clinics/Spas, and Medical Spas is made in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus.  This directive and mandate is subject to change as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. 

 

This directive will be in effect as of March 25 at noon.

 

CHI/St. Vincent opens COVID-19 Assessment Center

This afternoon, CEO Nalley was notified by CHI/St Vincent President Dr. Doug Ross that a COVID19 Assessment Center was up and running at their Hot Springs Village Clinic which is located at 4419 Hwy 7.   

 

Of their decision to offer this important service, Dr. Ross remarked "At CHI St. Vincent, the health and well-being of the citizens of Hot Springs Village is a primary area of focus. In this unprecedented time with the coronavirus, we are making healthcare decisions easy for you.  At our Convenient Care Clinic location (4419 Hwy 7 North), we have set up a rapid health assessment system for any patient that fears they may have the COVID-19 virus.  This location can assess your health status in regards to COVID-19 without you even leaving your car.  Our clinic care teams in Hot Springs Village and care teams in the hospital in Hot Springs are ready to meet your healthcare needs."  

 

Outdoor Facility Closures

After monitoring activity on the basketball and pickleball courts for the past two days and receiving numerous calls from concerned members about continued close contact and groups of people congregating at distances closer than 6 foot, we must make the tough decision to close these operations effective tomorrow, March 26.

 

We are seeing significant improvements in golf facilities and have not yet found reasons for concern in the tennis complex, lawn bowling, trails or bocce at this time. However, we are continuing to closely monitor each of these areas and ask everyone to avoid gatherings of 10 or more or distancing within 6 foot of others, whether indoors or outdoors in order to avoid further closures. 

 

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