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7/6/2020 Resources

COVID-19 July 6 Daily Updat

COVID-19 July 6 Daily Update


Gov. Hutchinson issues executive order allowing cities to adopt limited requirements for people to wear masks in public places here.  

To lessen the incidence of COVID-19 infections in Arkansas, the State Chamber/AIA has developed signage encouraging Arkansans to wear face masks in indoor settings. The signs in English can be accessed here and here. The signs in Spanish can be accessed here and here. Both versions can be printed and affixed to the entrance doors of your company or organization.

The State Chamber/AIA will hold “RechARge Arkansas" webinars at 2:30 p.m. this Wednesday, July 8 and next Tuesday, July 14 (see details below). The "RechARge Arkansas" webinar series is sponsored by Delta Dental of Arkansas and Walmart. Feel free to share this on social media.

On Wednesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m., a “RechARge Arkansas” webinar will be presented titled “Importance of Vacationing This Summer.”

Some may question if vacationing this summer is actually a wise thing to do. Dr. Chad Rodgers, Chief Medical Officer with AFMC explains why taking time away is in fact a necessity during the pandemic. Learn how it is essential to your mental well-being and how vacations should look a little different this year. Click here to register.

On Tuesday, July 14 at 2:30 p.m., a “RechARge Arkansas” webinar will be presented titled “Workforce Education Panel: Meeting Industry Needs Through COVID-19.”
COVID-19 has proven that the skilled workforce is essential for the Arkansas and U.S. economies. In early June, the association of Arkansas Community Colleges distributed a survey to State Chamber/AIA members for feedback on current workforce education needs.

Join Arkansas Community Colleges Executive Director Dr. Andrea Henderson for highlights from the survey responses, as well as college leaders who will discuss workforce education this fall. Arkansas Northeastern College President Dr. James Shemwell, ASU Mid-South Chancellor Dr. Debra West and North Arkansas College President Dr. Randy Esters will provide insights for industry as they continue to partner with Arkansas two-year colleges for critical training needs. Click here to register.

NWA health care providers restrict COVID-19 testing due to capacity concerns here.  
ASBTDC holding webinars throughout July here.
  
Federal News

Trump signs extension of PPP small business coronavirus relief fund here.

Masimo Health Together inspirational ad narrated by Morgan Freeman here. 

Fed’s June meeting minutes raise concerns about economy with continued COVID-19 case increases here.

NAM unveils new ads encouraging use of face masks by younger people here and here.
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues new updates here.

CBO says coronavirus pandemic will scar U.S. economy for next decade here.

For additional information and resources, check our COVID-19 Coronavirus and Arkansas page here.