West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon said he has seen an uptick in people spending money on nonessential items.
Arkansas is among the few states yet to issue a statewide stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. But public schools have been closed for the rest of the school year and some businesses, including bars, gyms, movie theaters and casinos, have also been shuttered.
The state has 2,262 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and 43 deaths, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. Around 850 people have recovered., shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the U.S. as of April 22.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advice on Using Face Coverings to Slow Spread of COVID-19
A simple cloth face covering can help slow the spread of the virus by those infected and by those who do not exhibit symptoms.Cloth face coverings should be washed regularly. A washing machine will suffice. Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.
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