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State's cases up 2,212; no let-up in sight Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Wednesday by 2,212 while the number of covid-19 patients in hospitals set a new record for the fourth day in a row. ... by Andy Davis, Jeannie Roberts - December 3, 2020

State expects 460 doses of covid antibody treatments Arkansas will receive more shipments this week of antibody treatments that have shown in small-scale clinical trials to mitigate the severity of the coronavirus... by Lara Farrar - December 3, 2020

Pfizer's vaccine granted emergency OK in Britain LONDON -- Britain gave emergency authorization Wednesday to Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first Western country to allow mass inoculations against ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 3, 2020

Arkansas virus cases up 2,212; hospitalizations set record for 4th day Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose Wednesday by 2,212 while the number of covid-19 patients in hospitals set a new record for the fourth day in a ro... by Andy Davis - December 2, 2020

Top Democrats swing behind bipartisan coronavirus aid bill WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders swung behind a bipartisan covid-19 relief effort Wednesday, cutting their demands for a $2 trillion-plus measure by more than ha... by The Associated Press - December 2, 2020

Britain OKs Pfizer vaccine and will begin shots within days LONDON — Britain became the first country in the world to authorize a rigorously tested covid-19 vaccine Wednesday and could be dispensing shots within days — a... by The Associated Press - December 2, 2020

Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges Don't travel over the upcoming holidays. But if you must, consider getting coronavirus tests before and after, U.S. health officials urged Wednesday. by The Associated Press - December 2, 2020

Panel: Arkansas remains in 'red zone' for new virus cases A White House panel said in a report released Wednesday that Arkansas remains in the "red zone" for new coronavirus cases and 88% of the state's counties have m... by The Associated Press - December 2, 2020

Hospitalizations reach new high in state 3rd straight day Arkansas' count of coronavirus cases rose by 1,950 on Tuesday as the number of covid-19 patients in the state's hospitals reached a new high for the third day i... by Andy Davis, Jeannie Roberts - December 2, 2020

Plan: Nursing homes, health staffs to get first doses of virus vaccine NEW YORK -- The first doses of a coronavirus vaccine should be given to an estimated 21 million health care workers and 3 million residents and staff members of... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 2, 2020

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Democrats look at $908B as start point WASHINGTON -- The top Democratic congressional leaders on Wednesday embraced a $908 billion coronavirus relief framework -- a major concession meant to prod Pre... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 3, 2020

North Little Rock officer's death linked to covid-19 A North Little Rock Police sergeant died from covid-19 Wednesday morning, becoming the first law enforcement officer in the state to die in the line of duty in ... by William Sanders - December 3, 2020

Names and faces Dr. Anthony Fauci has joined George Clooney, Selena Gomez and Regina King as People Magazine's "2020 People of the Year." by The Associated Press - December 3, 2020

As cases rise, hospitals scramble to find staffing OMAHA, Neb. -- U.S. hospitals slammed with covid-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who ... by The Associated Press - December 3, 2020

Covid-19 funding bid gains support A state panel Wednesday endorsed the Department of Human Services' request for $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for hospital and nursing-home cos... by Michael R. Wickline - December 3, 2020

In the news Andy Blue, director of a wildlife rehabilitation center in Ramona, Calif., said a 7- to 9-month-old bobcat, found emaciated and severely burned after a Septembe... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 3, 2020

Safe to loot, safe to party, Trump aide says of galas WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's spokeswoman defended the White House plans to hold numerous holiday season receptions and parties despite the pandemic, s... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 3, 2020

Fayetteville schools' staffs to get bonuses FAYETTEVILLE -- The School Board unanimously approved $915,000 in bonuses Wednesday for teachers and staff members. by Mary Jordan - December 3, 2020

November data notes slower hiring U.S. businesses slowed hiring in November, adding 307,000 workers to their private payrolls -- missing the benchmark that analysts had expected and probably hei... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 3, 2020

Fed, Treasury chiefs urge virus aid WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged Congress to approve covid-19 relief funds without further delay... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - December 3, 2020

Indexes drift most of day, but close higher in end Stocks shook off a sluggish start to finish with modest gains Wednesday, nudging the S&P 500 index to an all-time high for the second-straight day. by DAMIAN J. TROISE AND ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - December 3, 2020

Vaccine sets off freezer rush ROME -- With the first doses of coronavirus vaccines expected to become available in the United States and globally within weeks, keeping things extremely cold ... December 3, 2020

Australia recession at an end WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Australia's economy grew by 3.3% in the third quarter, rebounding from its first recession in nearly three decades as it recovered fr... by NICK PERRY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - December 3, 2020

State senator from Wynne tests positive for covid-19 State Sen. Ron Caldwell, R-Wynne, on Wednesday became the latest state lawmaker to acknowledge that he has tested positive for covid-19. by Michael R. Wickline - December 2, 2020

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