Arkansas expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots

Before Monday's announcement, only certain groups of Arkansans were allowed to receive booster jabs.

5News Web Staff, Micah Wilson

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday afternoon that Arkansas would join a list of states recommending a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone over 18-years-old.

"I think it will eliminate some confusion, and it'll also encourage everyone across-the-board that meets these criteria to go get the booster shot," said Governor Asa Hutchinson. "That's the best protection from the virus and from serious health consequences." Read more.