Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan declared a State Of Emergency for the city over the potential spread of COVID-19. Today, March 13th, Mayor Jordan released the following statement:
“This morning after much deliberation I have made the decision to declare a public health emergency,” Mayor Jordan said. “State law empowers me to do this. This action was not taken lightly, and I feel strongly I am doing what is best for the safety of our people. The recurring theme I have seen during my research into previous pandemics is “social distancing.” Keeping people apart is the most effective action a community can take to stop the spread of a virus. For that reason, I am postponing all city-hosted meetings and events until further notice. I strongly encourage individuals, groups and organizations planning events and meetings to postpone, reschedule or move to a virtual environment. We are working diligently to develop a work schedule that will not jeopardize the city’s obligation to provide core services. Please continue to monitor our website as the information is changing hourly. I will be updating the media throughout the day on specific closings and services.”
The city of Fayetteville is closely monitoring the situation and is maintaining a website to help inform the public at http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3883/Coronavirus-Updates
The University of Arkansas has moved to an online only class schedule to help prevent the spread of the disease.