The Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,215 new cases yesterday. 43 new deaths were reported for a total of 4,238. 80% of the cases were community spread. 27% of the individuals were 29 and under. 1,320 remain in hospitals, 211 of them are on ventilators.
Governor Edwards will brief the media again today at 2:30.
Louisiana’s statewide 211 network is now answering calls about COVID-19 from Louisiana residents who have questions. For questions or the most current information: Dial 211, Text LACOVID to 898-211, or visit http://LA211Help.org.
