On Wednesday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 9,378 new #COVID cases throughout the state.
This was the highest number of cases reported in a single day since the start of the pandemic. The previous record was 7,548 cases reported on 8/13/21.
This update included new cases among all age groups, with the largest shares among those ages 18-29 (24%) and ages 30-39 (20%).
This update included new cases across all regions of the state, with 22% coming from Region 1 (Greater New Orleans), 15% coming from Region 2 (Baton Rouge) and 14% coming from Region 7 (Northwest).
6 additional #COVID deaths were reported.
Hospitalizations have more than tripled since 12/16, with 659 people in Louisiana hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Most of these cases are among those who are not fully vaccinated. It’s more important now more than ever to get vaccinated. Call the vaccine hotline to learn more about the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine: 1-855-453-0774. Find a vaccine at www.vaccines.gov.
