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  • 34,709
    Cases Reported*
    Presumed Recovered**
    26,249
    as of 5/16/2020
    Tests Performed
    12,204
    by State Lab
    Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
    1,031
    118 of those on ventilators
    Deaths Reported
    2,440
    123 Probable Deaths***
    Commercial Tests
    257,544
    Performed
    Twitter: @RonanKelly13
    The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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    • COVID-19 Nursing Home Report

      Nursing homes are required to report positive COVID-19 cases to the Department of Health. The Department is working with each individual facility to increase testing of residents with and without symptoms; to minimize infection; and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

      The greatest risk for nursing homes is COVID-19 spreading within facilities and among vulnerable residents. A nursing home with residents who have tested positive for the illness is not a threat to the general public.

      The Department is following recent CMS requirements and only certified adult care facilities are required to report the information in this report.

      This information is as complete and accurate as possible. It will be reported weekly on Mondays. In addition, the Department is sharing aggregate totals for other adult residential facilities, which are not certified. This information will be shared on Mondays through a Department news release.

      NURSING HOME REPORT
      "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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      • 35,038
        Cases Reported*
        Presumed Recovered**
        26,249
        as of 5/16/2020
        Tests Performed
        12,432
        by State Lab
        Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
        1,004
        112 of those on ventilators
        Deaths Reported
        2,458
        123 Probable Deaths***
        Commercial Tests
        265,641
        Performed
        Twitter: @RonanKelly13
        The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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        • 35,316
          Cases Reported*
          Presumed Recovered**
          26,249
          as of 5/16/2020
          Tests Performed
          12,795
          by State Lab
          Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
          931
          110 of those on ventilators
          Deaths Reported
          2,485
          123 Probable Deaths***
          Commercial Tests
          273,175
          Performed
          Twitter: @RonanKelly13
          The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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          • Tulane scientists discuss ongoing coronavirus research including plans to vaccinate animals

            By Sabrina Wilson | May 18, 2020 at 7:03 PM CDT - Updated May 18 at 8:59 PM
            ...
            At Tulane, researchers are also tracking strains of the virus found in New Orleans and comparing them to other samples for genetic analysis.

            "What we found with the viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 viruses from New Orleans is pretty interesting. We actually found that the genetic variability between the viruses is not that great,” said Garry. "There was a lot of talk from a lot of different quarters early on that, you know, Mardi Gras was an event that may have caused the virus to have such an impact in New Orleans, while we can't rule things out at this point in time it certainly doesn't look like there were a lot of introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into New Orleans because of that Mardi Gras event."

            Garry said the way people tend to interact in the city may have played a big role in how the virus spread.
            ...
            https://www.fox8live.com/2020/05/18/...inate-animals/
            "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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            • 36,504
              Cases Reported*
              Presumed Recovered**
              26,249
              as of 5/16/2020
              Tests Performed
              13,568
              by State Lab
              Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
              884
              107 of those on ventilators
              Deaths Reported
              2,506
              123 Probable Deaths***
              Commercial Tests
              291,813
              Performed
              Twitter: @RonanKelly13
              The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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              • Louisiana Department of Health Updates for 5/21/2020


                May 21, 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.

                Today, the Department reports 1,188 new cases. Of those, 682 (62%) are from 23 labs that are reporting cases electronically to LDH for the first time, with cases stretching as far back as March 25. These labs previously have not reported and are now reporting all their historical lab results electronically.

                This means 506 of the 1,188 newly reported cases come from the rest of the regular reporting across the state.

                While all 1,188 cases are added to LDH's dashboard today, historical cases are reallocated back to their respective dates and shared in the "date of onset of symptoms" visualization on the dashboard.

                The percent positivity—the percentage of total tests that return positive—on all lab results was 6.1%.

                “While this is the biggest single increase in cases we have seen since April 9, it is important to understand the context,” said Dr. Alex Billioux, the assistant secretary of the Office of Public Health. “Not only are there cases here dating back to late March, but we also have increased testing. That only 6.1% of all these test results are positive is a good sign. Our goal is to keep that number below 10%, the goal set by the federal government.”

                “We believe we are beginning to see the impact of comprehensive testing across congregate settings and workplace outbreaks. This is what suppression of COVID-19 looks like—and it is critical to moving our state forward,” Dr. Billioux said.

                The Department expects to see higher case counts in the coming days while ramping up testing in congregate settings.

                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

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                • 36,925
                  Cases Reported
                  2,545
                  Deaths Reported
                  Tests Performed
                  14,438
                  by State Lab
                  Commercial Tests
                  297,370
                  Performed
                  Statewide Indicator
                  Presumed Recovered*
                  26,249
                  as of 5/16/2020
                  Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
                  867
                  104 of those on ventilators
                  ...
                  123 probable deaths
                  Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                  The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                  • 37,040
                    Cases Reported
                    2,560
                    Deaths Reported
                    Tests Performed
                    15,629
                    by State Lab
                    Commercial Tests
                    298,818
                    Performed
                    Statewide Indicator
                    Presumed Recovered*
                    26,249
                    as of 5/16/2020
                    Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
                    836
                    112 of those on ventilators
                    ...
                    123 probable deaths
                    Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                    The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                    • 37,169
                      Cases Reported
                      2,567
                      Deaths Reported
                      Tests Performed
                      16,326
                      by State Lab
                      Commercial Tests
                      299,710
                      Performed
                      Statewide Indicator
                      Presumed Recovered*
                      26,249
                      as of 5/16/2020
                      Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
                      813
                      102 of those on ventilators
                      ...
                      123 probable deaths
                      Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                      The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                      • 37,809
                        Cases Reported
                        2,585
                        Deaths Reported
                        Tests Performed
                        17,396
                        by State Lab
                        Commercial Tests
                        313,502
                        Performed
                        Statewide Indicator
                        Presumed Recovered*
                        28,700
                        as of 5/24/2020
                        Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
                        847
                        102 of those on ventilators
                        ...
                        105 probable deaths
                        Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                        The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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                        • 38,054
                          Cases Reported
                          2,596
                          Deaths Reported
                          Tests Performed
                          17,725
                          by State Lab
                          Commercial Tests
                          323,301
                          Performed
                          Statewide Indicator
                          Presumed Recovered*
                          28,700
                          as of 5/24/2020
                          Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
                          831
                          103 of those on ventilators
                          ...
                          105 probable deaths (not updated)
                          Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                          The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

                          Comment


                          • 38,497
                            Cases Reported
                            2,617
                            Deaths Reported
                            Tests Performed
                            17,917
                            by State Lab
                            Commercial Tests
                            329,730
                            Performed
                            Statewide Indicator
                            Presumed Recovered*
                            28,700
                            as of 5/24/2020
                            Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
                            798
                            100 of those on ventilators
                            ...
                            105 probable deaths
                            Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                            The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

                            Comment


                            • Louisiana Department of Health warns about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)


                              May 27, 2020

                              Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs. The cause of MIS-C is unknown but many children with this condition had the virus that causes COVID-19 or had been exposed to someone with COVID-19. In Louisiana, 13 cases and one death of a young person have been reported. To respect the privacy of the young person and their family, the Department of Health will not share additional information about the death at this time.

                              The CDC defines a case as MIS-C when:
                              • The patient is under the age of 21, with a fever, laboratory evidence of inflammation, and severe illness involving more than two organs that requires hospitalization; AND
                              • No other plausible diagnoses; AND
                              • Positive COVID-19 test, or exposure to a confirmed case, within the four weeks prior to the onset of symptoms.

                              Among the 13 cases in Louisiana:
                              • The age range is 0-19 years old.
                              • The median age is 11 years old.
                              • 6 of the patients are female and 7 are male.
                              • 4 are currently hospitalized and 8 have been discharged.
                              • In terms of race, 7 are African American, 3 are white and 3 fit in the other category.
                              • In terms of ethnicity, 2 are Hispanic and 11 are non-Hispanic.The Louisiana Department of Health will update information on MIS-C each Monday on its coronavirus webpage.

                              Providers who have cared for or who are caring for patients younger than 21 years of age meeting MIS-C criteria should immediately report these cases to the Louisiana Office of Public Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology team.

                              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

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                              • 38,802
                                Cases Reported
                                2,635
                                Deaths Reported
                                Tests Performed
                                18,363
                                by State Lab
                                Commercial Tests
                                336,664
                                Performed
                                Statewide Indicator
                                Presumed Recovered*
                                28,700
                                as of 5/24/2020
                                Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
                                761
                                100 of those on ventilators
                                ...
                                105 probable deaths
                                Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                                The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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