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ACHI Data Shows Increase in Arkansas School Districts in COVID-19 Red Zone

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A color scale trend map indicates rates of new COVID-19 district infection per 10 thousand people spanning October 16 through 22.
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School district “red zones” where COVID-19 infections are concentrated in local communities — tracked and mapped by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement — are increasing across the state as the pandemic worsens, the center says.  The color-coded school district state map, which is refreshed every Thursday provide superintendents, teachers, staff and parents clear guidance on taking protective measures. 

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Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.