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Louisiana - 151,473 positive cases of COVID-19; 5,035 deaths
Department of Health attributes fourth death to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
August 10, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting a fourth death related to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. MIS-C is a serious health condition in young people less than 21 years of age where different body organs can become inflamed and fail. These include the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs.
Children with MIS-C may have a fever and various symptoms, including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes or feeling extra tired. The specific cause of MIS-C is not yet understood, but it is known to occur in some children and teenagers who have contracted COVID-19 or been exposed to another individual with COVID-19.
Louisiana is seeing an increasing number of cases of MIS-C among young people. As of August 10, 2020, the number of confirmed MIS-C cases in Louisiana has risen to 44. To date, infants as young as 1 month and teens up to 19 years of age have received MIS-C diagnoses in Louisiana. MIS-C causes severe illness requiring hospitalization, and the young people diagnosed with MIS-C in Louisiana have been hospitalized an average of 7 days. MIS-C is a mandatory reportable condition in Louisiana and the Department of Health urges clinicians across the state to report immediately any suspected cases to LDH.
Four deaths between ages 2 and 19 have occurred in young people diagnosed with MIS-C in Louisiana. Underlying medical conditions were reported in two of the four deaths. While individuals with underlying health conditions are at higher risk, anyone can be susceptible to severe health consequences associated with COVID-19. All Louisianans need to wear a mask and practice social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19.
LDH recommends parents and caregivers watch for the symptoms of MIS-C in their children. Emergency warning signs of MIS-C include trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure that does not go away, confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face, and severe abdominal pain. More information about MIS-C can be found here.
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
Jefferson Parish Schools to delay opening until Aug. 26
Dr. James Gray said the schools are waiting to work with Ochsner on a 15-minute rapid test, which should be ready in about two weeks.
Author: WWL Staff
Published: 1:02 PM CDT August 10, 2020
Updated: 10:24 PM CDT August 10, 2020
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Jefferson Parish Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James Gray has announced the delay in parish schools opening until Aug. 26 when he says a rapid, 15-minute test will be available to teachers and students who show signs of the disease.
Gray said that the rapid test from Ochsner will not be available to the schools until Aug. 26, so the school year won't occur until that time. Schools were supposed to begin this week.
"Our top responsibility is to make school a safe environment for the students and our employees," he said in a Monday afternoon press conference. "This (the 15-minute testing) will allow us to add another layer of safety."
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Dr. James Gray said the schools are waiting to work with Ochsner on a 15-minute rapid test, which should be ready in about two weeks.
"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
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