On Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson provided the state with his weekly Covid update that included a plea to see vaccines become more available to the harder to reach population, and effort for a 60% vaccine rate. 

• 29.8%: Arkansas' population of folks 16+ who are fully vaccinated.

For NWA, Benton County vaccination data shows in the last several weeks’ turnout for the first doses at clinics has gone from 1,230 to 576, and only continuing to drop. Benton and Washington County consistently rank as top counties in the state with most new cases.

Looking to receive your first dose? NWA Council has you covered with free clinics in both Washington and Benton County this week. Read the rest of the story HERE.