Gov. Asa Hutchinson says three more people in Arkansas are presumed to have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of presumptive cases in the state to nine.

In a news conference at the Arkansas Department of Health Friday, Hutchinson said one case indicates the first instance of community spread of the virus in the state, in Little Rock.

Arkansas Governor confirms 12 presumptive cases of coronavirus in Arkansas

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson along with the Arkansas Department of Health and state health experts held a press conference in Little Rock regarding coronavirus.

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