State of Arkansas
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that Arkansas tested 1,400 people in the span of 24 hours for the first time. He said that there was a 1.6 percent positivity rate. Two more people have died, bringing the number of deaths to 18.
The number of COVID-19 positive people in Arkansas is now 946 as of Hutchinson's 1:30 p.m. update. Two more counties have been added to the number with positive cases: Logan and Clay.
Hutchinson also thanked child care workers in the state for helping essential and medical workers. Among other subjects touched on were social distancing policies and parking lot transmission.
Today's guest speaker was Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.
You can see the governor's daily COVID-19 update
here.
Golf
Effective Wednesday, April 8, the golf shops will no longer accept cash for payments.
We prefer you add money to your POA account so there is no need to enter the golf shops. Not entering golf shops will help keep members and employees safe. If you must pay by credit card, you may enter the golf shop but please be mindful of social distancing.
All golfers must adhere to the social distancing (6 feet) directive by not having close groups on the courses. Please always keep your spacing with all other golfers. Failure to do so may lead to golf course closures.
Library
The Coronado Center Library is attempting to provide limited services to residents of Hot Springs Village. Call the library Monday - Friday from 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at 922-3555 for further details.
Shopping
The Arkansas Grocers and Retail Merchants Association is sharing 10 safe shopping tips during COVID-19 for consumers
. These tips will help you from catching or spreading the virus when you go out to shop for the necessities.
