LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The number of deaths in Arkansas due to the illness caused by the coronavirus has increased by 25 on Saturday and the number of reported cases rose by 1,316, according to the Arkansas Department of Health.
The department reported a total of 1,925 confirmed and probable deaths due to COVID-19 and 112,190 cases since the pandemic began in March. The actual number of cases in Arkansas is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.
The number of people hospitalized declined by 16 from Friday to 652 and 100,067 people have recovered while there are 10,185 active cases, according to the department.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in a few weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.
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