More than 500 new coronvirus cases reported in Arkansas

More than 500 new coronavirus cases were reported and 10 more deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, were reported Saturday by the Arkansas Department of Health.

The department said there are 511 additional cases to bring the total of confirmed cases to 15,142 and said 224 people have died.

The department had reported a record increase of 703 cases on Friday. The actual number of people who have contracted the virus is likely higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms that clear up within weeks. But for others, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, the virus can cause severe symptoms and be fatal.

(Representative image, courtesy: AP)