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

[Ronan Kelly]

38,802
Cases Reported*
2,661
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
714
90 of those on ventilators
...
105 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

39,577
Cases Reported
2,680
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
20,395
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
348,424
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
28,700
as of 5/24/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
674
84 of those on ventilators
...
105 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

39,916
Cases Reported
2,686
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
21,102
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
354,007
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
28,700
as of 5/24/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
678
84 of those on ventilators
...
105 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

40,341
Cases Reported
2,690
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
21,833
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
365,537
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
31,728
as of 5/31/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
661
86 of those on ventilators
...
111 probable deaths

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

[Pathfinder]

Gov. Edwards Announces Louisiana's Roadmap to Resilience Will Start Phase 2 on Friday, June 5


June 01, 2020

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that following continued improvement in Louisiana’s COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is ready to move to Phase 2 of the White House’s reopening strategy on June 5.

Gov. Edwards will sign the official order for Phase 2 of a Resilient Louisiana by Thursday evening, with guidance being issued to individual industries and businesses via the OpenSafely.la.gov website throughout the week. In Phase 2, churches, places of worship and many more businesses will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity with social distancing, masks for public-facing employees and increased sanitation. In addition, the state strongly recommends that businesses consider offering temperature checks before a person can enter and posting the symptoms of COVID-19 outside with a request that symptomatic individuals not enter.

The Governor was advised by public health experts that Louisiana has seen decreasing reports of COVID-like illness, decreasing new case counts especially as a percentage of tests administered, and decreasing hospitalizations in almost every area of the state. A few areas of concern still exist, but through contact tracing and frequent testing, the state is able to quickly track increases and work to prevent large outbreaks.

• Click here to view the data from the Office of Public Health used to make the re-opening decision.

Phase 2 in Louisiana will last at least 21 days. Because more businesses will be open to more patrons and because the CDC has clarified that the illness is most likely to spread through the air and not on surfaces, the order will strongly encourage individuals to wear masks whenever they are in public and will recommend that people who enter businesses that are not taking proper precautions consider the risk to their health and their family in doing so.

“The people of Louisiana have done an incredible job flattening the curve here, and I’m thankful for their compliance and hard work. Likewise, the state has matched their efforts by ramping up both testing and contact tracing. All of this has allowed us to get to a place where we can move into Phase 2 on Friday,” Gov. Edwards said. “However, as more people are out and about and occupancy increases and even more businesses operate, members of the public should be cautious as they enter businesses and leave any place that is not taking precautions against the spread of COVID-19, especially if employees interacting with the public are not wearing masks and customers are not being encouraged to do so as well. We know most business owners want to go above and beyond to make their patrons feel safe. I hope the people of Louisiana will support these businesses that are doing the right thing to protect their customers and employees.”

“In addition, people who are at high risk for becoming seriously ill from COVID-19, including those over 65 and those with underlying health conditions, should still Stay at Home unless they are completing essential tasks, such as doctor visits or going to purchase medications, food or other necessary items. Everyone should consider their own risk and the risk of those in their households as they plan their public outings. There are still thousands of active COVID-19 cases in Louisiana and public health experts have increased warnings about asymptomatic people being able to spread the illness unknowingly.”

OVERVIEW OF BUSINESSES THAT CAN OPEN:

Businesses that will be able to open at 50 percent occupancy include:

• Restaurants, cafes and coffee shops
• Shopping malls (including food courts, following restaurant guidance)
• Gyms and fitness centers
• Barber and beauty shops and nail salons
• Movie theaters
• Racetracks (not open to spectators)
• Museums (including children’s museums), zoos, aquariums (no tactile exhibits)
• Bars and breweries with LDH food permits
• Massage establishments, spas, and tattoo establishments (under strict guidance from LDH), esthetician services (under strict guidance from the Cosmetology Board)
• Pool halls, bowling alleys and skating rinks (children must be accompanied by an adult)
• Event Centers and wedding venues
• Outdoor playgrounds and play centers (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Casinos and video poker establishments may open at 50 percent occupancy, but limited to 75 percent of their gaming positions, with spacing to allow for social distancing and with enhanced sanitation. Plans must be submitted to the Gaming Control Board which will issue guidance to these facilities.

Bars and breweries that do not have LDH food permits will be able to open with strict social distancing requirements and patrons seated at 25 percent occupancy.

Arcades and trampoline parks may open under approved plans by the State Fire Marshal, with minors accompanied by parents.

Summer camps were allowed to open with restrictions in Phase One, and additional guidance will be issued. Sleep-away camps are not allowed in Phase Two.

The following businesses remain closed: carnivals, amusement parks, water parks, fairs, contact sports, children’s indoor play centers, theme parks, concert and music halls, and other similar businesses. Live entertainment is not permitted inside any building or indoor function.

The Governor encourages businesses that can allow employees to work remotely to consider doing so, especially if an employee is at high risk for becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 or shares a household with a high risk person.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Business and faith leaders can visit OpenSafely.la.gov to receive guidance and updates from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Louisiana Department of Health. Businesses that require approval of reopening plans will be notified by the State Fire Marshal’s Office or the Louisiana Department of Health.
• For a guide listing businesses that can be open at any given time, visit gov.louisiana.gov/page/can-this-business-open.
• Members of the public can continue to get information from the Governor’s office by visiting Coronavirus.la.gov and by texting LACOVID to 67283.
• Members of the public can continue to get information from the Department of Health by visiting ldh.la.gov/coronavirus.
• People with general questions about COVID-19 in Louisiana can call 211.

https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/...om/detail/2521

[Ronan Kelly]

40,746
Cases Reported
2,724
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
21,932
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
371,201
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
31,728
as of 5/31/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
639
83 of those on ventilators
...
111 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

41,133
Cases Reported
2,759
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
22,463
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
379,624
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
31,728
as of 5/31/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
617
86 of those on ventilators
...
111 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

41,562
Cases Reported
2,772
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
23,134
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
388,052
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
31,728
as of 5/31/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
613
82 of those on ventilators
...
111 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

41,989
Cases Reported
2,801
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
23,835
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
396,951
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
31,728
as of 5/31/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
604
75 of those on ventilators
...
111 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

42,486
Cases Reported
2,814
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
24,564
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
403,505
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
31,728
as of 5/31/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
582
77 of those on ventilators
...
111 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

42,816
Cases Reported
2,825
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
24,995
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
409,070
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
31,728
as of 5/31/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
575
74 of those on ventilators
...
111 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

43,050
Cases Reported
2,831
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
25,346
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
417,256
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
33,904
as of 6/6/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
582
71 of those on ventilators
...
113 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

43,612
Cases Reported
2,844
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
25,365
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
428,303
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
33,904
as of 6/6/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
568
67 of those on ventilators
...
113 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

44,030
Cases Reported
2,855
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
25,634
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
434,486
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
33,904
as of 6/6/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
549
72 of those on ventilators
...
113 probable deaths

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

[Ronan Kelly]

44,472
Cases Reported
2,874
Deaths Reported
Tests Performed
26,111
by State Lab
Commercial Tests
443,562
Performed
Statewide Indicator
Presumed Recovered*
33,904
as of 6/6/2020
Reported COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals
553
77 of those on ventilators
...
113 probable deaths

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