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Arkansas Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing Ahead of Decision to Reopen

During today's coronavirus response briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced a surge in testing over the next 48 hours to alert officials of any new clusters of COVID-19 as the state hopes to begin lifting restrictions and reopening the economy on May 4. He encouraged residents who suspect they have coronavirus symptoms to get tested. To watch the full briefing, click here.

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.
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