Little Rock mayor confirms first community transmission case of COVID-19

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Friday, March 13, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. confirmed the first community transmission case of COVID-19 in the City of Little Rock.

UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson said the new case is one in which an individual was infected without contact with someone known to be infected with COVID19.

Dr. Patterson said this means there are people in the community who are infected that health officials don't know about. Officials say there is nothing surprising about this, but it further emphasizes how important it is for everyone to practice good hygiene in order to cut down on infection.

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