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COVID-19 Resources & Information

We will be updating this page as new information arises. Please check back regularly.

We at TRRP understand that you may have concerns during this time of crisis. We want to be able to provide you with as much information as possible to help assist you in your time of need. Please stay tuned as we will continue to update as new information is released. If you have any questions, please call us at (501) 526-7656 or email trrp@uams.edu and we will do our best to assist you as much as we can. Also if you have non-urgent medical questions concerning TBIs or SCIs please utilize our free 24/7 Nurse hotline (855) 767-6983.

To protect yourself and others, the Arkansas Department of Health recommends:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
  • Practice physical distancing. Avoid close contact with others, especially those who are sick, by keeping at least 6 feet between you and others.
  • If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 or develop a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, seek testing. Testing is available in many locations, including ADH Local Health Units.
  • Wear a face covering when you are exposed to non-household members and physical distancing cannot be assured. Click here to read the requirements.

LEARN ABOUT COVID-19

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Frequently Asked Questions Page to learn more about COVID-19.

COVID-19 SCREENING

UAMS SCREENING:

By phone: UAMS Health COVID-19 Hotline (800) 632-4502

Online: Get FREE online screening for COVID-19 at UAMS HealthNow. 

Drive-Thru: screening is available at Shuffield Drive & Jack Stephens Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

About COVID-19 Drive-Thru Screening

UAMS has set up a drive-thru triage screening area at the corner of Shuffield and Jack Stephens Drive (across from Spine Institute).

This is designed to quickly and safely screen people with cough, fever, shortness of breath, flu or COVID-19. Please note that in busy times, the line for testing may close early so those in line can be seen before the drive-thru closes.

UAMS is currently focused on testing those who have symptoms of COVID-19, known exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, and those who need to be tested before having a surgery or procedure at UAMS. Testing at UAMS is only for those aged 16 and older. For additional information, visit the drive-thru screening FAQ.

If you are being tested before a UAMS surgery or procedure, be sure to let us know when you call to register.

HOURS:

Sunday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Monday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Screening

COVID-19 Care for Children
24/7 Pediatric Hotline
1-501-271-3991

If your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19:
Please note: Arkansas Children’s is following the Arkansas Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for testing for COVID-19. ACH is ONLY testing those children who meet the qualifying criteria. Most fever, cough, and cold symptoms can be managed at home with over-the-counter medications like Tylenol, Motrin and oral hydration fluids like Pedialyte. However, we encourage you to bring your child to the Emergency Department if:

They are having difficulty breathing
They are dehydrated (crying without tears, infrequent urination)
They are overly drowsy or hard to wake
Fever (a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees) in babies less than 3 months old should prompt you to call your primary care physician or bring your child to the Emergency Department.
For patients less than 18 years old, call 1-501-271-3991 to speak with an Arkansas Children’s pediatric nurse. Nursing staff will be available for questions and phone screenings 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Please view these helpful documents below if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19:

Home Care for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

Quarantine Guidelines

The Arkansas Department of Health has activated a call center to answer questions from health care providers and the public about the novel coronavirus. During normal business hours (8:00am – 4:30pm), urgent and non-urgent calls, please call 1-800-803-7847 or email ADH.CoronaVirus@arkansas.gov. After normal business hours and weekend calls, needing immediate response, please call 1-800-554-5738.

Please visit the Arkansas Department of Health to view an additional list of COVID-19 Resources.

Stay up-to-date with Governor Hutchinson’s daily press briefing. Click here to visit the webpage.

Tracking Coronavirus: By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The latest information on covid-19 cases in Arkansas, the U.S. and the world. Please visit this site to view updated maps and statistics in Arkansas, the US, and the world.

CORONAVIRUS.GOV

Up-to-date COVID-19 information brought to you by the CDC and the White House. Include FAQs, tips, definitions, data and statistics, and much more.

UTILITIES

Please follow the links below for the most recent updates regarding utility service. These are only a few of the utility companies in Arkansas. Please be sure to check with your local utility companies for accurate information. 

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative

Entergy

Central Arkansas Water

CenterPoint Entergy

North Little Rock Electric Department

Southwest Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO)

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Arkansas COVID-19 Food Access

SCHOOL/EDUCATION UPDATES

Schools to Start in Arkansas on August 24. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Education Johnny Key provided an update on July 9, 2020. Access the video recording at https://youtu.be/-rrzU1zVtuc?t=60.

 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Unemployment Benefits

Please visit the Department of Workforce Services to file for unemployment benefits online.

For updates regarding family and medical leave, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor

COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers

COVID-19 and the American Workplace

Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave

RECREATION

Mayor to Hold Virtual Town Hall; City Takes Steps to Increase Social Distancing at Popular Parks

This map also is a resource for finding parks where maintaining social distance is easy.  For example:

  • War Memorial Park has miles of trails perfect for walking and biking.
  • Hindman Park has great opportunity for fishing as well as miles of trails for walking and biking.
  • Riverfront Park is home to the Vogel-Schwartz sculpture garden with more than 100 pieces of public art.
  • Rock Creek Park has one and a half miles of trail along Rock Creek in the West Little Rock area.
  • Boyle Park is one of the City’s oldest parks and has two miles of hard surface trails and more than six miles of soft surface trails.
  • Allsopp Park has eight miles of hiking trails in the heart of the City.
  • Crump Park is a great neighborhood park with open space as well as a half-mile hard surface trail.
  • Connor Park is the trailhead for a three-mile hiking trail between the it and Two Rivers Bridge.