On Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. announced the formation of the City of Little Rock COVID-19 Task Force. This task force will proactively prepare a plan of action for the City to take effect when cases of COVID-19 are confirmed. Members of the task force are: 

Dr. Dean Kumpuris, Task Force Chairman, City of Little Rock At-large Director

Dr. Cam Patterson, UAMS Chancellor

Dr. Amanda Novack, Baptist Health

Greg Crain, President, Baptist Health Little Rock

Dr. Gerry Jones, Chief Medical Officer, CHI St. Vincent Chief 

Dr. Susan Delap, CARTI

Dr. Jared Capouya, Vice President of Quality and Safety, Arkansas Children's

John Swanson, MEMS