Louisiana - 151,473 positive cases of COVID-19; 5,035 deaths

[Ronan Kelly]

109,917
Cases Reported*
3,674
Deaths Reported*
1,260,022
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
61,456
as of 7/19/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,600
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
208
on Ventilators
...
112 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

111,038
Cases Reported*
3,700
Deaths Reported*
1,276,304
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
61,456
as of 7/19/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,583
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
214
on Ventilators
...
112 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

112,773
Cases Reported*
3,769
Deaths Reported*
1,295,131
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
74,246
as of 7/27/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,544
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
221
on Ventilators
...
114 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

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Governor John Bel Edwards

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Louisiana is now first in the nation in per capita COVID-19 cases.

This is a statewide epidemic, and just one person’s actions can help stop the spread of COVID-19. If everybody would reduce the number of times they leave their homes, it would significantly diminish the impact of the disease on our state and health care system. #lagov

[Ronan Kelly]

114,481
Cases Reported*
3,811
Deaths Reported*
1,317,390
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
74,246
as of 7/27/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,524
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
205
on Ventilators
...
114 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

116,280
Cases Reported*
3,835
Deaths Reported*
1,342,243
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
74,246
as of 7/27/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,546
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
222
on Ventilators
...
114 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

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Louisiana: The rare case of a state ravaged twice by COVID-19

Sixteen of Louisiana’s 64 parishes have per capita infection rates greater than New York City's.

William Taylor Potter and Michael Stucka USA TODAY Network, USA TODAY

5:00 a.m. CDT Aug. 1, 2020

A powerful resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Louisiana is hitting the state harder than its first wave in spring, making it the only state in the nation to experience two devastating spikes of the virus, an analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows.

The state leads in COVID-19 cases per capita, continuing to outpace even Florida, Arizona and New York, where dramatic surges of the virus have occurred since the outbreak began in March.

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https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/08/01/louisiana-second-covid-19-wave-worse-than-first-no-1-per-capita/5558862002/

[Ronan Kelly]

119,747
Cases Reported*
3,893
Deaths Reported*
1,379,440
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
74,246
as of 7/27/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,534
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
221
on Ventilators
...
114 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

120,846
Cases Reported*
3,910
Deaths Reported*
1,393,910
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
74,246
as of 7/27/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,496
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
230
on Ventilators
...
114 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

124,461
Cases Reported*
3,937
Deaths Reported*
1,449,857
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
74,246
as of 7/27/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,487
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
240
on Ventilators
...
114 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

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Gov. Edwards: Louisiana Will Keep Current Phase Two Restrictions, Including Mask Mandate and Bar Closures, Through August 28 to Continue to Slow the Spread of COVID-19


August 04, 2020

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that he will extend his Phase Two order, including the statewide mask mandate, closure of bars to on-site consumption and crowd size limits of no more than 50 people for at least another 21 days.

The current order expires on Friday, August 7. Gov. Edwards will sign a new order before the end of the week that extends this order through Friday, August 28.

“Louisiana is beginning to see the positive impact of the mask mandate in its COVID-19 data, including a decline in the number of people who are reporting to emergency rooms with COVID-like symptoms, decreasing new cases across the state and declining or plateauing hospitalizations in many regions of our state. Still, every single one of our 64 parishes has high COVID incidence. According to the White House report yesterday, Louisiana is in the red zone for cases, indicating more than 100 new cases per 100,000 people in the last week, and also for COVID-19 test positivity, indicating a rate above 10 percent. In its weekly recommendations to the state, the White House Coronavirus Task force specifically recommends continuing both the statewide mask mandate and the closure of bars to on-premises consumption.”

“We may be seeing fewer new cases but there still is a lot of COVID statewide. We now have ticked above 50,000 active confirmed cases, which means there is more COVID in our state than ever before. We need deeper, sustained gains. That is why I am extending the restrictions we have in place for another 21 days, so we can continue the progress we are making and protect against additional spread of COVID-19.”

“We know the statewide mask mandate is working, and I am deeply appreciative of the vast majority of Louisianans and businesses who are acting responsibly and caring for their neighbors by wearing masks, staying home when they are sick, practicing social distancing and washing their hands frequently,” Gov. Edwards said. “We are in this together for the long haul, and I am confident that we can continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our state, if each and every Louisianan will recommit to these necessary mitigation measures. We are at a critical point in our battle against COVID-19, and we need every person in our state to play their part.”

• Click here to see the presentation from the Governor’s Press Conference today, including additional regional data.

https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/...om/detail/2621

[Ronan Kelly]

125,943
Cases Reported*
3,978
Deaths Reported*
1,469,867
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
89,083
as of 8/3/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,471
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
223
on Ventilators
...
118 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

127,246
Cases Reported*
4,028
Deaths Reported*
1,484,972
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
89,083
as of 8/3/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,457
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
215
on Ventilators
...
118 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

[Ronan Kelly]

128,746
Cases Reported*
4,089
Deaths Reported*
1,505,002
Tests Reported*
Presumed Recovered
89,083
as of 8/3/2020
COVID-positive Patients
1,406
in Hospitals
COVID-positive Patients
207
on Ventilators
...
118 probable deaths

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/

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Report: Louisiana's 'excess deaths' during coronavirus might show how much deadlier the virus is

STAFF REPORT PUBLISHED AUG 8, 2020 AT 9:15 PM | UPDATED AUG 8, 2020 AT 10:56 PM
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In Louisiana, for example, there were 4,900 excess deaths from March 15 to July 18 and 3,508 were directly from COVID-19, leaving roughly 1,400 additional deaths unexplained. It also said the state's death count during this period was 32% above normal.
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While measuring excess deaths does not give a precise reason why each person died, the NYT surmises that most of the excess deaths are due to the coronavirus itself.

However, it is also possible that deaths from other causes have risen due to the strain on hospitals in some hot spots forcing delays in some treatments and possibly scaring people away from seeking care for ailments that are typically survivable.

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https://www.nola.com/news/coronaviru...0aa3ef213.html