LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Department of Health reports 308 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state as of 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday.

According to the ADH website, 12 people in Arkansas have recovered from the coronavirus and two individuals have died.

The state says 1,777 people have been tested, with 1,469 returning negative for COVID-19.

Benton County’s positive cases rose to 15 today.

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Nate Smith will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. to provide an update on the state’s response to COVID-19.

For more resources on the coronavirus crisis and for the latest numbers from the Arkansas Department of Health, visit the ADH website.