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4th COVID-19 Case Reported in Lafayette, 8 Total Cases in Acadiana
A fourth case of COVID-19 is now being reported in Lafayette, bringing the total confirmed cases in Acadiana to 8.
After confirming one COVID-19 case in St. Landry parish earlier today, another was confirmed just moments ago. In addition to that case, two new cases in Lafayette, along with confirmations of COVID-19 in both Acadia and Iberia parish brought the grand total of coronavirus cases in the Acadiana region to 8.
Lafayette Parish: 4
St. Landry Parish: 2
Acadia Parish: 1
Iberia Parish: 1
There is more widespread representation throughout the state as 26 of the 64 parishes now have at least one confirmed case of COVID-19. New Orleans continues to be the hardest-hit area of the state. The next update is due out tomorrow (Friday, March 20) at 9:30 a.m.
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