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Source: http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3518
Current Outbreak Cases
As of March 6, 2020, Louisiana has 818 reported cases of HAV infection, 5 of which are not linked to the current outbreak. These are cumulative counts since January 1, 2018.
Outbreak cases by week of onset are shown below (Figure 2). Please note, all data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received. Case counts shown for recent weeks may increase due to what is known as a reporting lag – the time between a patient’s onset, diagnosis, and reporting of laboratory results.
Outbreak cases by parish are shown below.
Current Outbreak Cases
As of March 6, 2020, Louisiana has 818 reported cases of HAV infection, 5 of which are not linked to the current outbreak. These are cumulative counts since January 1, 2018.
| Outbreak Cases | % Hospitalized | Deaths | Age Range | Median Age |
| 813 | 57% | 3 | 5-81 years | 37 years |
Outbreak cases by week of onset are shown below (Figure 2). Please note, all data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received. Case counts shown for recent weeks may increase due to what is known as a reporting lag – the time between a patient’s onset, diagnosis, and reporting of laboratory results.
Outbreak cases by parish are shown below.