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Louisiana - 151,473 positive cases of COVID-19; 5,035 deaths
22,532
Cases Reported*
1,156
Deaths Reported
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,914
396 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
5,968
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed
120,618
and Reported to State**
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
23,118
Cases Reported*
1,213
Deaths Reported
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,868
363 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
6,102
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed
125,885
and Reported to State**
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
NEW ORLEANS – Scientists from BioInfoExperts LLC (BIE) and Ochsner Health have completed the first whole genome sequences of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from the New Orleans area.
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Phylogenomic analysis revealed that the New Orleans and Baton Rouge genomes are closely related. The Louisiana genomes also group with other genomes mainly derived from the Northwest United States, highlighting the potential role of travel in the spread of COVID-19.
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Scientists from BioInfoExperts LLC (BIE) and Ochsner Health have completed the first whole genome sequences of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from the New Orleans area.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
23,580
Cases Reported*
1,267
Deaths Reported
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,761
347 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
6,249
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed
131,750
and Reported to State**
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
23,928
Cases Reported*
1,296
Deaths Reported
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,748
349 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
6,425
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed
135,079
and Reported to State**
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
Counting coronavirus deaths isn't always accurate. But here's why experts urge its importance
BY JEFF ADELSON and GORDON RUSSELL | Staff writers PUBLISHED APR 18, 2020 AT 11:01 AM | UPDATED APR 19, 2020 AT 8:40 PM
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Jefferson Parish Coroner Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich said that, early in the outbreak, when tests were scarce, he was wary of using tests that could have gone to identifying cases among the living simply to confirm undiagnosed victims in the morgue. Since the CDC issued new guidance recently on how to determine whether the coronavirus was likely a contributor to a death, the office has been sending investigators to talk to doctors to help figure that out.
As a result, Cvitanovich said he believes there may have been some COVID-19 cases early in the outbreak that his office missed and likely will never be included in the official count.
“It is important to know (how many died) epidemiologically, but how accurate are we going to be? I don’t know,” Cvitanovich said.
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Officials with the Department of Health are readying a process to count and publicly update the figures for suspected coronavirus deaths this week. Those numbers will be presented alongside the official statistics.
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"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
24,523
Cases Reported*
1,328
Deaths Reported
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,794
332 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
6,482
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed
135,079
and Reported to State**
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
Louisiana Department of Health Updates for 4/20/2020
April 20, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of COVID-19 positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day. As of noon on April 20, the Department reports a total of 24,523 positive cases.
Commercial testing data reported to LDH
The Department of Health is conducting a comprehensive review of commercial testing data reported to the state. Commercial testing data will be updated upon completion of this review. This does not impact the number of positive cases reported. Positive cases reported are updated and accurate.
Hospitalization
A total of 1,794 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized; of those, 332 patients require ventilation. Information on available hospital beds, ICU beds, and hospital vents is on the LDH dashboard.
Deaths
The Department reports a total of 1,328 deaths. Deaths are listed on the LDH dashboard by parish under the by parish tab and information by age can be found on the by age tab.
As of April 20, 56.25% of COVID-19 deaths to date were among African American residents and 34.34% were among white residents. The most common underlying conditions among COVID-19 deaths to date are hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. This data is updated every Monday.
Nursing homes and other adult residential facilities COVID-19 cases have been reported by 201 nursing homes and other adult residential facilities in Louisiana. A total of 2,034 COVID cases have been reported among residents of these facilities; 403 COVID-19 deaths have been reported among residents of these facilities. This category includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, inpatient psych/behavioral health and inpatient drug treatment facilities. These facilities care for thousands of Louisianans, including older people and those with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk for complications and death from COVID-19. This does not include other adult residential settings.
In many cases, a resident of an adult residential facility is tested and diagnosed with COVID-19 by a provider outside of the long-term care facility. The facilities have begun self-reporting positive cases to the Department of Health. Due to the volume, the Department is no longer listing individual facilities. The Department continues to work with facilities to minimize the spread of the illness and protect residents and staff. Facilities have been given guidance to minimize the spread of illness.
The Department will update the number of adult residential facilities with COVID-19 cases, the number of residents who are confirmed to have COVID-19 and the number of deaths among these residents on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
24,854
Cases Reported*
1,405
Deaths Reported
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,798
297 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
6,578
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed and Reported to State**
135,079
Under Review - See Note Below
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
25,258
Cases Reported*
Deaths Reported
1,473
59 Probable Deaths**
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,747
287 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
6,593
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed and Reported to State***
135,079
Under Review - See Note Below
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
Louisiana Department of Health Updates for 4/22/2020
April 22, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of COVID-19 positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day. As of noon on April 22, the Department reports a total of 25,258 positive cases.
Hospitalization
A total of 1,747 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized; of those, 287 patients require ventilation. Information on available hospital beds, ICU beds, and hospital vents is on the LDH dashboard.
Deaths
The Department reports a total of 1,473 deaths. Deaths are listed on the LDH dashboard by parish under the by parish tab and information by age can be found on the by age tab.
In line with recent CDC guidance, as of April 22 the Department is now reporting both confirmed COVID-19 deaths and probable COVID-19 deaths on its dashboard. The Department defines a confirmed COVID-19 death as a death with a positive lab result. Probable COVID-19 deaths are deaths identified by coroners and/or physicians as COVID-19 deaths or as probable/suspected/possible COVID-19 deaths without a positive lab result. The number of probable COVID-19 deaths could change if pending test results turn out positive or negative. As of April 22, the Department reports 59 probable COVID-19 deaths.
As of April 20, 56.25% of COVID-19 deaths to date were among African American residents and 34.34% were among white residents. The most common underlying conditions among COVID-19 deaths to date are hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. This data is updated every Monday.
Nursing homes and other adult residential facilities
COVID-19 cases have been reported by 205 nursing homes and other adult residential facilities in Louisiana. A total of 2,402 COVID cases have been reported among residents of these facilities; 464 COVID-19 deaths have been reported among residents of these facilities. This category includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, inpatient psych/behavioral health and inpatient drug treatment facilities. These facilities care for thousands of Louisianans, including older people and those with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk for complications and death from COVID-19. This does not include other adult residential settings.
In many cases, a resident of an adult residential facility is tested and diagnosed with COVID-19 by a provider outside of the long-term care facility. The facilities have begun self-reporting positive cases to the Department of Health. Due to the volume, the Department is no longer listing individual facilities. The Department continues to work with facilities to minimize the spread of the illness and protect residents and staff. Facilities have been given guidance to minimize the spread of illness.
The Department will update the number of adult residential facilities with COVID-19 cases, the number of residents who are confirmed to have COVID-19 and the number of deaths among these residents on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Commercial testing data reported to LDH
The Department of Health is conducting a comprehensive review of commercial testing data reported to the state. Commercial testing data will be updated upon completion of this review. This does not impact the number of positive cases reported. Positive cases reported are updated and accurate.
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
Hundreds wait hours for food distribution in Metro area
Second Harvest Food Bank is evaluating the move to more community-centered distribution sites
Author: Katie Moore / Eyewitness News
Published: 6:41 PM CDT April 22, 2020
Updated: 6:41 PM CDT April 22, 2020
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Cars began lining up before 7 a.m. Wednesday for afternoon food distribution at the Alario Center on the West Bank.
By noon, hundreds of cars lined the entrance road, snaking their way around the event center property past Segnette baseball field.
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The line of cars, hundreds long, all strung together in a time of separation was a striking sight. Each person, each vehicle held a story of hardship.
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Second Harvest Food Bank is evaluating the move to more community-centered distribution sites.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
25,739
Cases Reported*
Deaths Reported
1,540
59 Probable Deaths**
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,727
274 of those on ventilators
Tests Completed
6,779
by State Lab
Commercial Tests Completed and Reported to State***
135,079
Under Review - See Note Below
64 of 64
Parishes with Reported Cases
26,140
Cases Reported*
Presumed Recovered***
14,927
as of 4/22/2020
Tests Completed
6,977
by State Lab
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,697
286 of those on ventilators
Deaths Reported
1,601
59 Probable Deaths**
Commercial Tests Completed and Reported to State
135,079
26,512
Cases Reported*
Presumed Recovered***
14,927
as of 4/22/2020
Tests Completed
7,302
by State Lab
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
1,700
268 of those on ventilators
Deaths Reported
1,644
59 Probable Deaths**
Commercial Tests Completed
131,700
and Reported to State
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