UPDATE: The state of Louisiana reports second death from the COVID-19 virus.

The first death from the virus was reported as a 58-year-old individual with underlying health conditions.

The Lousiana Department of health has also reported an additional 10 presumptive positive cases.

The total number of cases in Louisiana is up to 91.

Here is the breakdown of the numbers relating to COVID-19 so far and will be updated regularly.

  • 91 presumptive positive cases
  • 2 confirmed cases of 91 presumptive positives
  • 2 deaths
  • 247 tests completed by state lab

Parishes with cases:

  • Bossier - 1
  • Caddo - 1
  • Jefferson - 12
  • Orleans - 65
  • St. Charles - 2
  • St. John the Baptist - 1
  • St. Tammany - 4
  • Terrebonne - 2
  • Lafourche - 1
  • St. Bernard Parish - 1

 

As access to Coronavirus testing becomes readily available to those exhibiting symptoms if the virus, Louisiana is beginning to see more positive cases.

Right now, the number of presumptive positive Coronavirus cases in Louisiana has increased from 77 to 91.

That's according to a Louisiana Dept. of Health report Sunday morning.

Louisiana is seeing the vast majority of their cases in Orleans Parish.

In the latest report, a parish-by-parish breakdown was not provided.

Currently, there are no confirmed cases in the Baton Rouge or Lafayette areas.

All presumed positive test results await confirmation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Governor John Bel Edwards; administration says community spread explains the rising numbers in the New Orleans area.

This means the illness is being spread locally and not through travel.

In an attempt to contain the spread, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards mandated the closure of all K-12 schools in the state starting Monday.

Schools will reopen on April 13th.

Gatherings larger than 250 people are banned during this time.

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