The Latest COVID-19 Information

Today's update from the LA Dept. of Health has the number of total cases for the State at 63,289, up 1,728 cases from yesterday. These numbers list 164 cases in Vernon, 231 cases in Beauregard, 321 cases in Allen, 1,653 cases in Rapides, 2,000 cases in Calcasieu, 94 cases in Sabine, and 319 cases in Natchitoches Parish. The numbers also show 3,170 deaths in the State.

In Louisiana, 43,026 cases are presumed recovered since their positive result. A person is presumed recovered if 1) it has been more than 14 days, since they tested positive and they are not currently in the hospital or deceased (when hospital status is known), or 2) it has been more than 21 days, since they tested positive and they are not deceased (when hospital status is unknown). 

Texas has reported a total of 168,062 1 cases with 12 cases in Newton County, 52 cases in Jasper County, 272 cases in Orange County, 24 case in Sabine County, and 1,875 cases in Jefferson County.

The Dept. of Health has gone to releasing their information once a day at the Noon hour. The number of cases per Parish is listed at the bottom of this page. The Louisiana Department of Health updates case numbers once a day online at LDH.Louisiana.gov/coronavirus.

Gov. Edwards announced June 22nd that LA will remain in Phase 2 due to the number of cases and related hospitalizations. Here is information on Phase 2:

Louisianans should wear face masks whenever they are in public, practice social distancing, wash their hands frequently and avoid going out in public when they are experiencing any symptoms.

Fort Polk is still in Phase 2 of the installation's reopening:

• gatherings of up to 50 will be allowed, gyms will increase from 25-50% occupancy, however they are still restricted to soldiers only.
• Soldier's travel radius has been increase to 100 miles
• Toledo Bend will open on Monday, the beach will remain closed.
• The Warrior Center will be open for ceremonies, limited to a 50 person headcount.
• Pools on post remain closed at this time.
• Religious services will increase capacity to 50%.
• ACP's will once again scan all id cards for those entering post.
• Platoon level PT will begin on Monday, however it will remain squad level for foot marches and runs.
• Masks are still required at all AAFES facilities

The Louisiana Department of Health will be offering free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Beauregard Parish and Vernon Parish: 

Vernon Parish (8 AM to 11 AM): 

• Tuesday, July 7 - Parkway Elementary School, 3585 University Parkway

Beauregard Parish Schedule (8 AM to 12 PM): 

• July 8th: BeauCare in DeRidder (High School Dr.)

For more information call the Beauregard Parish Office Of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at 337-460-5447

Because of the critical need for healthcare workers, the State of Louisiana has created a volunteer website for students, graduates, or retirees of the health care profession. If you are qualified, willing and able to volunteer, please visit: covid-19lavolunteers.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that small businesses in all 64 Louisiana parishes will have access to federal Small Business Administration disaster aid in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza confirmed that Louisiana’s more than 440,000 small business are eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans, which will be made available to eligible firms suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus. 

On April 15th, GOV. JOHN BEL EDWARDS SIGNED A PROCLAMATION CLOSING ALL K-12 LOUISIANA SCHOOLS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR. 

The Louisiana Dept. of Education has released some information for students who were supposed to be graduating High School this year on Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) scholarships and recaps the various regulatory flexibilities granted by the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), the Board of Regents, the Governor, and the U.S. Department of Education to make graduation and promotion possible during this extraordinary time. You can find this information online by clicking here. You can also visit the louisianabelieves.com website by clicking here.

There is a testing site at the Rapides Parish Coliseum parking lot Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 PM-3 PM. You must be symptomatic to receive a test. The CDC list of symptoms for COVID-19 include fever, coughing, difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, and a new loss of smell or taste.  

LOUISIANA PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ON APRIL 4, 2020 WAS POSTPONED. The Presidential Preference Primary July 11th and the Municipal Primary election will be held August 15th. Louisiana's Emergency Election Plan has passed. You can read the details of the plan by clicking here.

Symptoms

For confirmed infections, reported illnesses have ranged from infected people with little to no symptoms (similar to the common cold) to people being severely ill and dying. Symptoms can include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
• Chills
• Repeated shaking with chills
• Muscle pain
• Headache
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell

CDC believes at this time that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 after exposure.

Questions about Coronavirus?

If you have questions about Coronavirus, please contact the Coronavirus general information line at 1-855-523-2652 from 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Cases by Parish: 

Vernon 164

Beauregard 231

Rapides 1,653

Calcasieu 2,000

Allen 321

Sabine 94

Natchitoches 319Caldwell 106

Cameron 56

Catahoula 194

Claiborne 125

Concordia 117

De Soto 361

East Baton Rouge 5,684

East Carroll 444

East Feliciana 308

Evangeline 216

Franklin 483

Grant 93

Iberia 844

Iberville 740

Jackson 219

Jefferson 9,874

Jefferson Davis 419

La Salle 101

Lafayette 2,645

Lafourche 1,248

Lincoln 344

Livingston 1,102

Madison 383

Morehouse 248

Orleans 8,031

Ouachita 2,591

Parish Under Investigation 7

Plaquemines 273

Pointe Coupee 274

Red River 62

Richland 204

St. Bernard 641

St. Charles 789

St. Helena 103

St. James 390

St. John the Baptist 1,000

St. Landry 716

St. Martin 779

St. Mary 550

St. Tammany 2,509

Tangipahoa 1,462

Tensas 26

Terrebonne 1,147

Union 441

Vermilion 297

Washington 705

Webster 431

West Baton Rouge 290

West Carroll 141

West Feliciana 247

Winn 248

Acadia 968

Ascension 1,278

Assumption 373

Avoyelles 378

Bienville 233

Bossier 971

Caddo 3,598