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

Governor John Bel Edwards

5 hrs ?

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

 
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/n...-worse-than-first-no-1-per-capita/5558862002/
 
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
 
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
 
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.


https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/5710
 
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