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River Valley COVID-19 Screening hotline number is (479) 289-6508. It is staff Monday – Friday 8 am. to 5 pm.

Residents are encouraged to use the hotline if they have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 or are experiencing any the following symptoms:

• Fever, chills or rigors
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• New onset of loss of taste or smell

The 'Mask Up Fort Smith!' campaign provides the citizens access to free masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Find out more here!

"Take Personal Responsibility, Do Your Part, Follow Instructions”

-Mayor George B. McGill

COVID-19 & Social Distancing

State and federal health officials have repeatedly advised that social distancing is an important step to take towards preventing the spread of this highly contagious virus. In an effort to protect public safety, the City of Fort Smith are implementing measures aimed at minimizing exposure.

Best Practices

We are reminding you to take the following measures to protect yourself and help prevent the spread of the virus:

practice good handwashing
cover coughs and sneezes
avoid touching your face
get your annual flu shot
stay home when you are sick

ADH 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. After normal business hours, urgent calls needing immediate response, please call 501-661-2136.

For more information about Covid-19,Visit the ADH website.