Not the happiest of news for your Thursday, but important nonetheless. COVID-19 cases may be beginning to spike due to a new variant of the virus. NWA health care professionals have seen a 200% increase in cases since the beginning of the month.

• The approach: Only 33% of the state is vaccinated, and while this is an encouraging number, it may not be enough to stop virus from spreading.
• Fully prepared: Medical centers in the area are fully prepared for a potential surge, due to learnings from last year. However, this wave of the virus should not be taken lightly.

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