Dept of Health Update

The Louisiana Department of Health reported 2,774 #COVID19 cases yesterday. Of those cases, 2,232 were confirmed cases and 542 were probable cases. 96% of the cases reported were community spread. 4% of the cases were in congregate settings. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 account for 19% of the cases. Of the tests reported, 22,908 were PCR tests and 3,203 were antigen tests. There were 23 more deaths reported, bringing the total death count to 6,524. 1,325 people are currently in hospitals with 142 on ventilators.