1/x I wanted to send out a quick message tonight because I know families are very concerned about #Covid_19 and the risks of #coronavirus . Here’s the straight scoop: It is concerning. We know the virus is highly transmissible and in a small percentage of patients... #arpx
2/x can be quite severe. Children can catch the disease and transmit it but don’t seem to get severely ill. However, those with chronic illnesses or in older age groups have had significant severity. This is concerning, as is the rate of infection of healthcare workers. #arpx
3/x No one knows how this will exactly play out in Arkansas, but it is best for us to be prepared, which is why we’re recommending the social distancing measures that were announced today. Remember, even if there are not huge numbers of severe cases, a 10-20% bump #arpx
5/x I want to repeat that: Health care professionals across our state— who love their communities, know the inherent risks, and are reading the same headlines you’re reading— are mobilized & focused to do everything in their power to beat this virus back. #arpx
6/x The public and private sectors are working together— we do that very well in Arkansas— to find the solutions necessary to give us the best outcome no matter what happens. Of course, in the end, we do our doctoring and then depend on the Lord for the healing, but... #arpx
7/x Arkansans should know that there’s a tremendous amount of activity happening behind the scenes to protect you and your family, much of which is being done in the shadows by faithful, selfless individuals who are committed to seeing this situation through to the end. #arpx
