Here are this week’s five important things to know about the coronavirus:

Missouri’s covid-19 count doesn’t include rapid tests

Virginia lawmakers vote to remove statue of segregationist

Tom Brokaw says he's retiring from NBC News after 55 years

NEW: After an uptick in cases the previous two days, the spread of the coronavirus in Arkansas once again showed signs of slowing on Friday as the state's case count rose by 2,162, down more than 900 from the same time last week. Read more »

Bono couple claims $1 million lottery prize

Nearly $1B Mega Millions prize due to long odds, slow sales

State police: Authorities fired on Knoxville man who tried to run over officers

Detention ordered for Conway man charged after beating in Capitol riot

Little Rock mayor is apprised of loiter dispute; prosecutor faults police on charges