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

[h=1]State of Louisiana reports second COVID-19 related death[/h]
March 15, 2020

The State of Louisiana reports a second death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was a 53-year-old individual with underlying medical conditions. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans.

"Sadly, we have lost our second Louisianan to COVID-19,” said Gov. Edwards. “We ask the state to join us in sending prayers to the family members and friends who are going through this difficult time. As the number of positive cases continues to rise, we need every person to take the necessary actions to help reduce the spread of this virus. It is an extremely serious situation that demands all of our attention. Our elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable, but we all need to act responsibly and look out for ourselves and our neighbors.”

While older individuals and those with underlying medical conditions are at greater risk, everyone can become exposed to COVID-19 and must be vigilant to protect their health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the serious chronic health conditions include: heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported 14 additional positive cases for coronavirus in Louisiana, which now brings the total to 91. Updates can be seen at http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus.

Everyone is warned to take the necessary precautions to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and stay safe and healthy.

These precautions include:
  • Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and frequently
  • Covering your cough or sneeze with your arm
  • Avoiding touching your face
  • Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
  • Avoiding close contact with others
  • And staying home if you are sick
http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/5480
 
[h=1]103 Cases Reported
284 Tests Completed by State Lab
2 Deaths Reported

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

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATES[/h]
The City of New Orleans is responding to cases of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus. Text COVIDNOLA to 888777 to receive alerts.

There have been 75 presumptive positive cases of COVID‑19 in New Orleans. 2 have resulted in death. [h=1][/h] TODAY
6:37 PM
CORONAVIRUS [h=2]Mayor Cantrell Issues Guidance To Bars and Restaurants In Response To Covid-19 Outbreak[/h]
Mayor LaToya Cantrell, working in collaboration with the City of New Orleans' partners in the hospitality industry, has issued the following guidelines for bars and restaurants throughout the city in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. These guidelines are expected to be implemented immediately, and will be enforced.

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TODAY
3:34 PM
CORONAVIRUS [h=2]Public Libraries, Municipal and Traffic Court closed; City Hall to have limited access[/h]
New Orleans Public Libraries will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 16. NORDC facilities will remain closed.

Municipal and Traffic Court are closed, with the exception of first appearances through video conferencing.

Additionally, City Hall will allow limited access to residents via the Perdido Street entrance. All other entrances will be closed to the public.

Read more

TODAY
1:42 PM
CORONAVIRUS [h=2]City Encourages Vulnerable Residents to Access Range of Resources in Response to COVID-19[/h]
The City of New Orleans Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP), through its emergency preparedness campaign NOLA Ready, has established a "resources" listing on its website to better inform vulnerable residents of assistance opportunities in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 Resources

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TODAY
9:36 AM
CORONAVIRUS [h=2]Mayor Cantrell Issues Statement On Second Fatality In Louisiana From COVID-19 Virus[/h]
“The news this morning of a second death in Orleans Parish is deeply heartbreaking to me, personally — and is additional tragic news for the people of our City,” said Mayor Cantrell.

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SAT
MAR 14
2020
9:21 PM
CORONAVIRUS [h=2]City Cautions Residents To Protect Vulnerable Populations; Heed Warnings And Stay Home[/h]
"I was deeply disappointed this afternoon by the individuals who chose to ignore the sober warnings of our public health officials and the proclamation issued by the Governor," said Mayor Cantrell. "At the same time we were learning the sad news regarding the first fatality in our state, certain individuals were flouting the public health protocols and actively increasing the danger to their neighbors and their loved ones."

Read more

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https://ready.nola.gov/incident/coronavirus/
 
New Orleans will open drive-thru coronavirus testing

New Orleans is one of four cities chosen for a pilot program by the federal government.

Author: WWLTV.com Staff
Published: 3:34 PM CDT March 15, 2020
Updated: 3:44 PM CDT March 15, 2020

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans will be one of the first cities in the United States to offer drive-thru COVID-19 coronavirus testing.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced Sunday afternoon that she has accepted an offer from the federal government to make New Orleans part of a pilot program for the federal government offering drive-thru testing for people that meet the criteria for testing and are most at risk.
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https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/...ting/289-be140568-a514-44f6-8501-94d5d55ef09e
 
Louisiana coronavirus lab tests 'are reliable,' CDC no longer needs to confirm

WDSU Digital Team

BATON ROUGE, La. —

Presumptive positive coronavirus cases will now be considered positive after lab tests have proven to be reliable, the Louisiana Department of Health said.

New cases of the coronavirus were considered "presumptive positive" until sent to and verified by the CDC.

On Saturday, the LDH said the CDC noted that lab tests have proven to be reliable and confirmation of positive lab results is no longer needed.
...

https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisi...iable-cdc-no-longer-needs-to-confirm/31637682
 
'It could happen to anybody': Kenner lawyer, 45, in critical care with coronavirus, wife says

BY RAMON ANTONIO VARGAS | STAFF WRITER PUBLISHED MAR 15, 2020 AT 11:41 AM | UPDATED MAR 15, 2020 AT 5:45 PM
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Heaven Frilot said Sunday she could hardly believe it. Her husband is 45, a construction litigator who is “never, ever sick.” But now, after seeing images of huge groups partying in New Orleans on Saturday despite the state’s request for people to practice “social distancing,” she is speaking up, hoping her family’s experience can serve as a warning for those who underestimate the risks of COVID-19.
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https://www.nola.com/news/coronavirus/article_35531ff4-66d9-11ea-95b0-7797f71d169a.html
 
Louisiana Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information


114 Cases Reported
284 Tests Completed by State Lab
2 Deaths Reported

Data updated: 03/16/2020 9:30 a.m.

Parishes with Reported Cases

Orleans - 79 case(s)



Jefferson - 16 case(s)



St. Tammany - 5 case(s)



Caddo - 3 case(s)



St. Charles - 3 case(s)



Lafourche - 2 case(s)



St. Bernard - 2 case(s)



Terrebonne - 2 case(s)



Bossier - 1 case(s)



St. John the Baptist - 1 case(s)



Acadia - 0 case(s)



Allen - 0 case(s)

...

http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/
 
Edwards: COVID-19 cases up to 136, 3rd death reported
Posted: 3:23 PM, Mar 16, 2020 Updated: 5:33 PM, Mar 16, 2020
By: KATC News

Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to speak Monday afternoon on the state's update to the coronavirus.

Edwards says that there are now 136 cases , 22 new cases since Monday mornings update.

A third death has now been reported. That death was recorded at Lambeth House.
...
https://www.katc.com/news/covering-l...virus-response
 
Louisiana Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

136 Cases Reported
374 Tests Completed by State Lab
3 Deaths Reported

Parishes with Reported Cases
11 of 64

Orleans - 94 case(s)



Jefferson - 21 case(s)



St. Tammany - 6 case(s)



Caddo - 3 case(s)



St. Charles - 3 case(s)



Lafourche - 2 case(s)



St. Bernard - 2 case(s)



Terrebonne - 2 case(s)



Ascension - 1 case(s)



Bossier - 1 case(s)



St. John the Baptist - 1 case(s)
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http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/



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TODAY
3:37 PM

CORONAVIRUS Mayor Cantrell Signs Proclamation To Take Further Steps In Response To COVID-19 Outbreak


Mayor LaToya Cantrell today took further steps to protect residents and respond even more aggressively to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Cantrell filed a proclamation with the Civil District Court that called for several actions, effective 6am March 17th, including:
  • Closure of all bars, nightclubs and casinos
  • Restaurants will be required to end dine-in service and provide take-out and delivery only; drive-thru service will remain open
  • Closing movie theaters and malls
  • Closing gyms and health clubs
  • All high-intensity, frequent-touch service spaces will close
  • Limiting public gatherings altogether
Read the proclamation

https://ready.nola.gov/incident/coro...-take-further/
 
Louisiana Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Data updated: 03/17/2020 9:30 a.m.

171 Cases Reported
457 Tests Completed by State Lab
4 Deaths Reported

Parishes with Reported Cases
12 of 64

Orleans - 116 case(s)



Jefferson - 31 case(s)



St. Tammany - 6 case(s)



Caddo - 4 case(s)



St. Charles - 3 case(s)



Terrebonne - 3 case(s)



Lafourche - 2 case(s)



St. Bernard - 2 case(s)



Ascension - 1 case(s)



Bossier - 1 case(s)



St. John the Baptist - 1 case(s)



Washington - 1 case(s)

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http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/
 
Source: https://www.wdsu.com/article/second...-coronavirus-at-retirement-community/31700446


Second New Orleans death reported from coronavirus at retirement community
WDSU Updated: 10:37 AM CDT Mar 17, 2020
WDSU Digital Team
Show Transcript
NEW ORLEANS —

A second resident of a New Orleans retirement community has died from the coronavirus, the Louisiana Department of Health said.

The Orleans Parish resident was an 80-year-old who lived at Lambeth House.
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On Monday, an 84-year-old Lambeth House resident died...
 
Dentists' offices limited to only essential procedures prevent coronavirus spread, state says


BY BLAKE PATERSON | STAFF WRITER PUBLISHED MAR 17, 2020 AT 11:30 AM | UPDATED MAR 17, 2020 AT 2:02 PM

The Louisiana Department of Health is ordering dental offices to provide only essential procedures for a 30-day period beginning March 18 to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, effectively shutting down dental practices statewide until April 16.
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https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_ro...497eae11b.html
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Department of Health issues guidance for dental practices


March 17, 2020

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued guidance for dental practices. Click here for complete guidance.

http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/5487
 
Fourth COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana


March 17, 2020

The State of Louisiana reports a fourth death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was an 80-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans.

A third death was reported on Monday. This was an 84-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.

While older individuals and those with underlying medical conditions are at greater risk, everyone can become exposed to COVID-19 and must be vigilant to protect their health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the serious chronic health conditions include heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.

For updates on positive cases and deaths, visit the Louisiana Department of Health's COVID-19 webpage.

Everyone is warned to take the necessary precautions to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and stay safe and healthy.

...
http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/5485
 
Mardi Gras may have been the perfect petri dish for coronavirus, experts say
...
Author: Mike Perlstein / Eyewitness Investigator
Published: 6:54 PM CDT March 17, 2020
Updated: 6:54 PM CDT March 17, 2020

NEW ORLEANS —
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Oberhelman said the very nature of Carnival made New Orleans a virtual petri dish for a local outbreak.

“Besides the fact that you have people from all over the world, what do you do at Mardi Gras? You go to parades,” Oberhelman said. “And some of those visitors were from places like Italy, France and Asia, where the virus was already spreading before we saw it here.”

From parades to the shoulder-to-shoulder scrum of Bourbon Street, Oberhelman said the celebration is tailor-made for community spread.
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https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/...-say/289-d6f081f4-82f1-4847-9685-8a645f1406b1

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Experts don’t expect warmer temps to help in the Coronavirus fight

By Nicondra Norwood | March 17, 2020 at 5:01 PM CDT - Updated March 17 at 6:09 PM

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) -
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“The only reason we call flu seasonal is because during wintertime people are indoors within 6 feet of each other and most likely to transmit respiratory droplet transmitted virus. We thought it was going to behave the same way,” says Dr. James Diaz

Diaz is a professor of public health and preventative medicine at LSU Health. He says unfortunately the more we learn about coronavirus the less experts like him think it will follow the same pattern.

“Animal coronaviruses can be seasonal and the ones that cause colds in little kids can be seasonal because these are the alpha corona viruses.”
...
“This one is different. It behaves very much like the SARS virus. It’s closely related to the original SARS virus which can occur at any time and the MERS virus, which is another beta coronavirus, occurs year-round.”
...
https://www.fox8live.com/2020/03/17/experts-dont-expect-warmer-temps-help-coronavirus-fight/
 
MAYOR'S PRESS RELEASES

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Mayor-President Announces East Baton Rouge Parish’s First Positive Case of COVID-19

Baton Rouge, LA – March 17, 2020 – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the first COVID-19 positive case, commonly referred to as coronavirus, in East Baton Rouge Parish Tuesday afternoon. Over the past few weeks, Mayor Broome has been coordinating with local, state and federal officials and healthcare providers.

“City-Parish and our COVID-19 healthcare partners are ready for this,” said Mayor Broome. “I want every member of the public to understand the critical role they play at this point — that is to follow the guidance we have been communicating and reiterating. It is vital that residents adhere to practicing social distancing and self-isolation if you have symptoms.”

Mayor Broome’s office will continue coordinating the response for the community.

https://www.brla.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=464

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MAYOR'S PRESS RELEASES

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Statement from Mayor Broome about COVID-19 Tests on Tuesday, March, 17

Baton Rouge, LA – March 17, 2020 – Demand for testing at the Mayor’s Office of Homeland Security Mid City Community Testing Site has now exceeded the supply of testing kits, and they are no longer accepting patients today.

Referred patients have been advised to contact their provider for further instructions. Within the first two days, nearly 400 patients have been tested for COVID-19. More information is forthcoming. If you are experiencing symptoms, please self-isolate and call your physician or 211. We are working diligently to bring more test kits into our community.

https://www.brla.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=463
 
Louisiana Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

240 Cases Reported*
4 Deaths Reported

No Data

13 of 64 Parishes with Reported Cases


Orleans - 176 case(s) | 4 death(s)



Jefferson - 37 case(s) | 0 death(s)



St. Tammany - 6 case(s) | 0 death(s)



Caddo - 5 case(s) | 0 death(s)



Lafourche - 3 case(s) | 0 death(s)



St. Charles - 3 case(s) | 0 death(s)



Terrebonne - 3 case(s) | 0 death(s)



St. Bernard - 2 case(s) | 0 death(s)



Ascension - 1 case(s) | 0 death(s)



Bossier - 1 case(s) | 0 death(s)



East Baton Rouge - 1 case(s) | 0 death(s)



St. John the Baptist - 1 case(s) | 0 death(s)



Washington - 1 case(s) | 0 death(s)

...

Data updated: 3/18/2020 9:30 a.m.

...


http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/
 
COVID-19: State update - 240 coronavirus cases, 5 deaths
Posted: 8:40 AM, Mar 18, 2020 Updated: 11:57 AM, Mar 18, 2020
By: KATC NEWS

The number of coronavirus cases in the state of Louisiana has risen to 240 as of Wednesday morning.

According to the state, a fifth death related to COVID-19 has been reported. The Orleans Parish resident was a 98-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans.
...
https://www.katc.com/news/national-n...s-in-louisiana
 
Fifth COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana


March 18, 2020

The State of Louisiana reports a fifth death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was a 98-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans.

A fourth death was reported on Tuesday. This was an 80-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.

While older individuals and those with underlying medical conditions are at greater risk, everyone can become exposed to COVID-19 and must be vigilant to protect their health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the serious chronic health conditions include heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.

The LDH COVID-19 dashboard currently shows:
  • 12 positive cases among individuals ages 12-18;
  • 32 positives cases among individuals ages 30-39;
  • 56 positive cases among individuals ages 40-49;
  • 50 positive cases among individuals ages 50-59;
  • 44 positive cases among individuals ages 60-69 and
  • 46 positive cases among individuals ages 70+.
For updates on positive cases and deaths, visit the Louisiana Department of Health's COVID-19 webpage.

Everyone is warned to take the necessary precautions to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and stay safe and healthy.

These precautions include:
  • Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and frequently
  • Covering your cough or sneeze with your arm
  • Avoiding touching your face
  • Routinely cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
  • Avoiding close contact with others
  • And staying home if you are sick
http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/5490
 
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