By — News Desk News Desk Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-arkansas-gov-hutchinson-holds-press-briefing-amid-covid-spike Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson holds press briefing amid COVID spike Nation Updated on Aug 19, 2021 4:29 PM EDT — Published on Aug 19, 2021 12:01 PM EDT Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson held a press briefing on Thursday, as residents in the southern state continue to experience a spike of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Watch Hutchinson’s remarks in the player above. On Wednesday, Hutchinson said in a tweet: “These deaths are fellow Arkansans, neighbors and friends, and they are mostly avoidable with the vaccine.” Only about 39 percent of all people in Arkansas are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson held a press briefing on Thursday, as residents in the southern state continue to experience a spike of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Watch Hutchinson’s remarks in the player above. On Wednesday, Hutchinson said in a tweet: “These deaths are fellow Arkansans, neighbors and friends, and they are mostly avoidable with the vaccine.” Only about 39 percent of all people in Arkansas are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now