Governor Asa Hutchinson, along with local leaders such as Mayor of Rogers, Greg Hines, say there is a sense of urgency to encourage Arkansans to consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine. -KNWA/Fox24

• According to the ADP, vaccines are going to essential workers in phase 1B. Phase 1C will be for those at increased risk of disease or living in congregate settings, and the general public will receive the vaccine after that.
• This comes after the state saw an exponential spike in cases last month, with another expected following the Christmas and New Year holidays.