Governor Hutchinson 4/13/21 COVID Press Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq8e1UJGMTY
> 224 new cases since yesterday
> 5,673 deaths, up 8 from yesterday
> Down 8 hospitalizations to 148
> Testing- 2,813 since yesterday
> Top counties: Washington 55, Benton 34, Pulaski 36
> 70% of doses available have been given out.
> Johnson & Johnson vaccine- we respect the CDC decision to pause, will follow this in Arkansas.
> Vaccination program will not be interrupted because of the J&J vaccine.
> Governor Hutchinson said, “it is critically important” to get the vaccine. “No one should delay getting a vaccination because of the pause on one part” (of the J&J). “We have confidence in the J&J vaccine, but it is on pause for the treatment of adverse reactions.”
> Anyone 16 and older can get the vaccine at this time. Call 1-800-985-6030 or check https://vaccinefinder.org/search/ to find one near you. Or register for a vaccine in Washington or Benton County at https://nwacouncil.org/nwavaccines
>If you haven’t gotten the second dose it’s not too late.