Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Arkansas Department of Health confirms first flu-related death of 2026-27 season

Headline from FOX 16 Little Rock

The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed at least one influenza-related death during the current flu season.

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Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Arkansas reports first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Arkansas' first influenza-related death of the 2026-27 flu season was reported in Pulaski County this week by the state Department of Health, though a weekly report said the state's overall level of flu activity was "minimal."

  2. FOX 16 Little Rock

    Arkansas Department of Health confirms first flu-related death of 2026-27 season (opens FOX 16 Little Rock)

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    FOX 16 Little Rock's feed description

    The Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed at least one influenza-related death during the current flu season.

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