Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the death of another child during the fourth surge of COVID-19 in the state.
The Louisiana Department of Health reported a total of 99 deaths from COVID, including this child, for the day.
The child was between the ages of 12 and 17. No further information will be released on this death.
This brings the total of pediatric deaths during this fourth surge to 7. In total, 16 children younger than 18 have died from COVID in Louisiana.
Dr. Joseph Kanter, the State Health Officer, said it is incumbent upon all of us to get the vaccine and wear a mask to protect ourselves and one another, including children.
