Yesterday the Louisiana Department of Health reported 442 #COVID19 new cases, bringing the total number of cases reported to 450,279.
99.3% of the cases reported were community spread. 0.7% were in congregate settings.
Individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 (25%) and 40 and 49 (17%) accounted for the largest portion of the cases.
14 deaths were reported, bringing the current total death count to 10,255.
There were 330 patients in hospitals and 49 required ventilators.
The Louisiana Department of Health is placing a temporary pause on all administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while federal health agencies investigate whether six reported cases of blood clotting were caused by the vaccine in other states. Providers in the state of Louisiana will continue to use the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and all Louisianans are encouraged to take advantage of the available vaccines, so the state can continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
