All of these headlines are from KATV News this afternoon.

As new COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Arkansas, Washington Regional Medical Center is moving to Phase 2 of its COVID-19 surge plan and requiring its employees to get vaccinated.

Easterseals Arkansas announced Thursday that they will require all employees and volunteers to have the COVID-19 vaccine.

NEW: Starting next month, Arkansas Childrens Hospital will require all leaders and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19