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    Arkansas Governor Closes Schools and Restaurant Dining Rooms [VIDEO]

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    By Jeff Easterling on March 19, 2020 City News, News, restaurants, School News

    Arkansas Governor Asa Hitchinson as issued new mandates to his state’s disaster declaration that includes closing bars and restaurant dining rooms, gyms, and K-12 schools until April 17. All in the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

    Among Governor Hutchinson’s new directives…

    • K-12 Schools will be closed until at least April 17
    • Government employees will telecommute with onsite work by limited personnel.
    • Hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities are mandated to screen staff and visitors with temperature and symptom screening.
    • Gyms and indoor venues are closed to non-essential functions.

    Governor Hutchinson addressed the state and a panel of experts was on hand for Q&A…

    CLICK HERE for the PODCAST with the world’s foremost leading expert on coronaviruses and virology, and advisor to the World Health Organization, Dr. Benjamin Neuman.

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    After more than 40 years with commercial broadcasting, I decided to do my own thing by blogging, and taking "unconsultant" gigs. It affords me the ability to stay super involved in the community, but still, have plenty of time with my 3 granddaughters and other projects.

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