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COVID-19: State update - 1,267,633 coronavirus cases, 17,345 deaths

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Posted at 2:00 PM, Jun 06, 2022
and last updated 2022-06-06 15:00:05-04

As of June 6, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 2,408 and there have been 4 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Monday is 1,267,633. The current total death count is 17,345.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Monday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 424 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 69,459 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 52 percent of cases and 42 percent of deaths from May 19 to May 25, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 66 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 2,672 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,079,955 doses, including 2,477,599 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 320,096 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,916 (48% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,150,013 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 219 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (up 5 from Friday). Of those patients, 6 were on ventilators (down 2 from Friday).

Across Acadiana, there were 301 new cases and 1 new death reported since Friday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 16,024 cases (up 15) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,506 cases (up 94) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,495 cases (up 6) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,429 cases (up 25) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 7,017 cases (up 5) | 158 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,880 cases (up 73)| 502 deaths (up 1)
  • St. Landry - 22,536 cases (up 36) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,169 cases (up 6) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,705 cases (up 16) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,531 (up 25) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM FRIDAY

As of June 3, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 2,021 and there have been 4 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Friday is 1,265,225. The current total death count is 17,341.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Friday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 393 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 69,035 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 52 percent of cases and 42 percent of deaths from May 19 to May 25, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 63 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 2,025 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,077,283 doses, including 2,476,331 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,957 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,784 (47.98% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,142,589 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 214 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (up 8 from Thursday). Of those patients, 8 were on ventilators (up 1 from Thursday).

Across Acadiana, there were 226 new cases and 0 new death reported since Thursday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 16,009 cases (up 9) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,412 cases (up 64) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,489 cases (up 4) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,404 cases (up 19) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 7,012 cases (up 7) | 158 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,807 cases (up 76)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,500 cases (up 19) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,163 cases (up 15) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,689 cases (up 8) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,506 (up 5) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM THURSDAY

As of June 2, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,372 and there have been 5 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Thursday is 1,263,204. The current total death count is 17,337.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Thursday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 235 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 68,642 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 52 percent of cases and 42 percent of deaths from May 19 to May 25, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 64 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 2,025 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,077,283 doses, including 2,476,331 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,957 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,784 (47.98% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,142,589 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 206 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (up 12 from Wednesday). Of those patients, 7 were on ventilators (up 2 from Wednesday).

Across Acadiana, there were 201 new cases and 0 new death reported since Wednesday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 16,000 cases (up 14) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,348 cases (up 28) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,485 cases (up 6) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,385 cases (up 14) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 7,005 cases (up 10) | 158 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,731 cases (up 67)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,481 cases (up 23) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,148 cases (up 14) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,681 cases (up 9) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,501 (up 16) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM WEDNESDAY

As of June 1, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 2,102 and there have been 6 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Wednesday is 1,261,832. The current total death count is 17,332.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Wednesday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 327 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 68,407 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 52 percent of cases and 42 percent of deaths from May 19 to May 25, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 65 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 2,469 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,075,258 doses, including 2,475,337 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,824 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,666 (47.96% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,136,872 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 194 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (down 3 from Tuesday). Of those patients, 5 were on ventilators (down 7 from Tuesday).

Across Acadiana, there were 321 new cases and 0 new death reported since Tuesday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 15,986 cases (up 9) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,320 cases (up 46) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,479 cases (up 12) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,371 cases (up 57) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 6,995 cases (up 7) | 158 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,664 cases (up 92)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,458 cases (up 30) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,134 cases (up 12) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,672 cases (up 18) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,485 (up 31) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM TUESDAY

As of May 31, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 2,582 and there have been 1 new death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Tuesday is 1,259,730. The current total death count is 17,326.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Tuesday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 432 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 68,080 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 51 percent of cases and 67 percent of deaths from May 12 to May 18, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 66 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 2,469 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,075,258 doses, including 2,475,337 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,824 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,666 (47.96% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,136,872 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 197 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (down 9 from Friday). Of those patients, 12 were on ventilators (up 1 from Friday).

Across Acadiana, there were 299 new cases and 0 new death reported since Friday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 15,977 cases (up 11) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,274 cases (up 77) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,467 cases (up 8) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,314 cases (up 29) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 6,988 cases (up 7) | 158 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,572 cases (up 95)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,428 cases (up 18) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,122 cases (up 13) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,654 cases (up 18) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,454 (up 23) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM FRIDAY

As of May 27, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,278 and there have been 4 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Friday is 1,257,148. The current total death count is 17,325.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Friday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 235 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 67,648 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 51 percent of cases and 67 percent of deaths from May 12 to May 18, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 65 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 2,352 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,072,789 doses, including 2,474,148 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,673 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,522 (47.91% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,128,669 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 197 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (up 16 from Thursday). Of those patients, 11 were on ventilators (up 2 from Thursday).

Across Acadiana, there were 179 new cases and 1 new death reported since Thursday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 15,966 cases (up 6) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,197 cases (up 47) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,459 cases (up 6) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,285 cases (up 13) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 6,981 cases (up 5) | 158 deaths (up 1)
  • Lafayette - 63,477 cases (up 66)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,410 cases (up 9) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,109 cases (up 6) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,636 cases (up 11) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,431 (up 10) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM THURSDAY

As of May 26, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,229 and there have been 2 new death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Thursday is 1,255,869. The current total death count is 17,321.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Thursday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 202 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 67,413 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 51 percent of cases and 67 percent of deaths from May 12 to May 18, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 63 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 2,352 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,072,789 doses, including 2,474,148 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,673 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,522 (47.91% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,128,669 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 181 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (up 19 from Wednesday). Of those patients, 9 were on ventilators (no change from Wednesday).

Across Acadiana, there were 155 new cases and 0 new death reported since Wednesday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 15,960 cases (up 6) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,150 cases (up 22) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,453 cases (up 6) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,272 cases (up 22) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 6,976 cases (no change) | 157 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,411 cases (up 56)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,401 cases (up 9) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,103 cases (up 10) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,625 cases (up 13) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,421 (up 12) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM WEDNESDAY

As of May 25, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,547 and there have been 1 new death, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Wednesday is 1,254,640. The current total death count is 17,319.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Wednesday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 235 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 67,211 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 51 percent of cases and 67 percent of deaths from May 12 to May 18, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 61 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 3,103 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,070,437 doses, including 2,472,792 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,514 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,340 (47.91% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,021,087 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 162 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (down 3 from Tuesday). Of those patients, 9 were on ventilators (up 1 from Tuesday).

Across Acadiana, there were 252 new cases and 0 new death reported since Tuesday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 15,954 cases (up 5) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,128 cases (up 66) | 708 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,447 cases (up 11) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,250 cases (up 11) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 6,976 cases (up 12) | 157 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,355 cases (up 91)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,392 cases (up 15) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,093 cases (up 22) | 190 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,612 cases (up 6) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,409 (up 13) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM TUESDAY

As of May 24, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,127 and there have been 3 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Tuesday is 1,253,093. The current total death count is 17,318.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Tuesday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 175 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 66,976 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 49 percent of cases and 58 percent of deaths from May 5 to May 11, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 64 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 3,103 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,070,437 doses, including 2,472,792 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,514 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,340 (47.91% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,021,087 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 165 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (up 21 from Monday). Of those patients, 8 were on ventilators (up 2 from Monday).

Across Acadiana, there were 210 new cases and 2 new death reported since Monday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 15,949 cases (up 10) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,066 cases (up 55) | 708 deaths (up 1)
  • Evangeline - 8,436 cases (up 8) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,239 cases (up 15) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 6,964 cases (up 6) | 157 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,264 cases (up 58)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,377 cases (up 11) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,071 cases (up 12) | 190 deaths (up 1)
  • St. Mary - 12,606 cases (up 22) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,396 (up 13) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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FROM MONDAY

As of May 23, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,537 and there have been 2 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Monday is 1,251,966. The current total death count is 17,315.

On January 19, LDH, in accordance with CDC, began including total and new reinfections in statewide total and new cases.

Of new COVID cases Monday, LDH says of the newly reported COVID cases, 261 are reinfections (defined as a positive viral COVID-19 test in an individual with a previous positive test at least 90 days prior). So far, 66,801 total reinfections have been reported to the state.

LDH reports that not fully vaccinated Louisiana residents accounted for 49 percent of cases and 58 percent of deaths from May 5 to May 11, 2022. Those not fully vaccinated also accounted for 67 percent of current COVID hospitalizations.

LDH is reporting an additional 3,103 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 5,070,437 doses, including 2,472,792 completed two-dose series. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 319,514 vaccine series have been initiated and 290,340 (47.91% of the population) have been completed. A total of 1,021,087 "extra doses" have been administered.

Louisiana residents wanting to receive a vaccine can find more information here.

LDH reports that 144 individuals are hospitalized with COVID across the state (up 28 from Friday). Of those patients, 6 were on ventilators (no change from Friday).

Across Acadiana, there were 159 new cases and 0 new death reported since Friday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 15,938 cases (up 10) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 55,011 cases (up 22) | 707 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 8,428 cases (up 8) | 160 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 19,224 cases (up 12) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 6,958 cases (up 1) | 157 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 63,206 cases (up 64)| 501 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 22,366 cases (up 15) | 415 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 13,059 cases (up 8) | 189 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 12,584 cases (up 9) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 15,383 (up 10) | 224 deaths (no change)

See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.

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