As of Feb. 19, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 430 and there have been 34 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 362 are confirmed cases and 68 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Friday is 422,287. The current total death count is 9,440.
The collection dates for most of these cases (99%) fall between February 11 and February 18, 2021. 96% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 4% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Thursday, Feb. 18, there have been 812,962 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 57,435 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Tuesday, February 23.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
Gov John Bel Edward's announced that beginning Monday, February 22, teachers & support staff working at K-12 schools & daycares, non-emergency medical transportation staff, pregnant persons and people 55-64 years old with one or more health condition will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. Read more.
LDH reports that 396,834 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/15/21).
Since Thursday, 13,135 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,755,605. Of the tests reported today, 11,797 were PCR tests and 1,338 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 806 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 17 from Thursday), and 1298 of those patients were on ventilators (up 1 from Thursday)
Across Acadiana, there were 73 new cases and 2 new deaths since Thursday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,999 cases (up 6) | 181 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,778 cases (up 30) | 346 deaths (no change)
- Evangeline - 3,223 cases (down 4) | 77 deaths (no change)
- Iberia - 6,367 cases (up 14) | 143 deaths (up 1)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,827 cases (up 3) | 83 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,355 cases (up 11) | 253 deaths (no change)
- St. Landry - 8,175 cases (up 3) | 241 deaths (no change)
- St. Martin - 4,792 cases (up 6) | 110 deaths (no change)
- St. Mary - 4,017 cases (no change) | 119 deaths (up 1)
- Vermilion - 4,768 (no change) | 105 deaths (no change)
See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.
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FROM THURSDAY:
As of Feb. 18, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 832 and there have been 15 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 507 are confirmed cases and 325 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Thursday is 421,846. The current total death count is 9,406.
The collection dates for most of these cases (98%) fall between February 10 and February 17, 2021. 99% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 1% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Thursday, Feb. 18, there have been 812,962 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 57,435 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Tuesday, February 23.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 396,834 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/15/21).
Since Wednesday, 14,338 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,742,470. Of the tests reported today, 10,860 were PCR tests and 3,478 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 823 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 26 from Wednesday), and 128 of those patients were on ventilators (up 2 from Wednesday)
Across Acadiana, there were 118 new cases and 6 new deaths since Wednesday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,993 cases (up 10) | 181 deaths (up 3)
- Calcasieu - 18,748 cases (up 30) | 346 deaths (up 1)
- Evangeline - 3,227 cases (up 4) | 77 deaths (no change)
- Iberia - 6,353 cases (up 5) | 142 deaths (no change)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,824 cases (down 3) | 83 deaths (up 1)
- Lafayette - 21,344 cases (up 29) | 253 deaths (no change)
- St. Landry - 8,172 cases (up 17) | 241 deaths (no change)
- St. Martin - 4,786 cases (up 9) | 110 deaths (up 1)
- St. Mary - 4,017 cases (up 6) | 118 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,768 (up 8) | 105 deaths (no change)
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FROM WEDNESDAY:
As of Feb. 17, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 605 and there have been 66 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 514 are confirmed cases and 91 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Wednesday is 421,018. The current total death count is 9,391.
LDH did not report numbers on Tuesday, February 16 in observance of the Mardi Gras holiday.
The collection dates for all of these cases fall between February 9 and February 16, 2021.99% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 1% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Wednesday, Feb. 17, there have been 782,992 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 56,620 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Thursday, February 18.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 396,834 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/15/21).
Since Monday, 22,898 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,728,132. Of the tests reported today, 21,225 were PCR tests and 1,673 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 849 patients were hospitalized across the state (no change from Monday), and 126 of those patients were on ventilators (down 11 from Monday)
Across Acadiana, there were 59 new cases and 10 new deaths since Monday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,983 cases (down 4) | 178 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,718 cases (down 7) | 345 deaths (up 5)
- Evangeline - 3,223 cases (up 4) | 77 deaths (up 2)
- Iberia - 6,348 cases (down 4) | 142 deaths (no change)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,827 cases (up 14) | 82 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,315 cases (up 20) | 253 deaths (up 1)
- St. Landry - 8,155 cases (down 8) | 241 deaths (up 2)
- St. Martin - 4,777 cases (up 10) | 109 deaths (no change)
- St. Mary - 4,011 cases (up 8) | 118 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,760 (up 3) | 105 deaths (no change)
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FROM MONDAY:
As of Feb. 15, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 507 and there have been 33 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 471 are confirmed cases and 36 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Monday is 420,394. The current total death count is 9,325.
LDH says that they will not report numbers on Tuesday, February 16 in observance of Mardi Gras
The collection dates for all of these cases fall between February 10 and February 14, 2021. 98% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 2% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Thursday, Feb. 11, there have been 699,334 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 50,657 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Thursday, February 18.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 380,673 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/08/21).
Since Sunday, 8,219 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,705,234. Of the tests reported today, 7,744 were PCR tests and 475 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 849 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 26 from Sunday), and 137 of those patients were on ventilators (down 5 from Sunday)
Across Acadiana, there were 153 new cases and 6 new deaths since Sunday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,987 cases (down 2) | 178 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,725 cases (up 15) | 340 deaths (no change)
- Evangeline - 3,219 cases (up 10) | 75 deaths (up 1)
- Iberia - 6,352 cases (up 34) | 142 deaths (no change)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,813 cases (down 6) | 82 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,295 cases (up 42) | 252 deaths (up 2)
- St. Landry - 8,163 cases (up 35) | 239 deaths (up 3)
- St. Martin - 4,767 cases (no change) | 109 deaths (no change)
- St. Mary - 4,003 cases (down 9) | 118 deaths (up 1)
- Vermilion - 4,757 (up 17) | 105 deaths (no change)
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FROM SUNDAY:
As of Feb. 14, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,312 and there have been 16 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 1,103 are confirmed cases and 209 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Sunday is 419,891. The current total death count is 9,292.
These newly reported cases come from all age groups, with the largest shares among 18-29yo and 30-39yo (each 19% of new cases).
As of Thursday, Feb. 11, there have been 699,334 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 50,657 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Tuesday, February 16.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 380,673 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/08/21).
Since Friday, 34,469 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,697,015. Of the tests reported today, 31,571 were PCR tests and 2,898 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 875 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 126 from Friday), and 142 of those patients were on ventilators (down 9 from Friday)
Across Acadiana, there were 132 new cases and 7 new deaths since Friday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,989 cases (up 7) | 178 deaths (up 1)
- Calcasieu - 18,710 cases (up 54) | 340 deaths (up 1)
- Evangeline - 3,209 cases (up 6) | 74 deaths (no change)
- Iberia - 6,318 cases (up 13) | 142 deaths (up 1)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,819 cases (up 7) | 82 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,253 cases (up 16) | 250 deaths (up 2)
- St. Landry - 8,128 cases (down 2) | 236 deaths (no change)
- St. Martin - 4,767 cases (up 8) | 109 deaths (no change)
- St. Mary - 4,012 cases (up 15) | 117 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,740 (up 6) | 105 deaths (up 2)
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FROM FRIDAY:
As of Feb. 12, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,156 and there have been 37 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 783 are confirmed cases and 373 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Friday is 418,585. The current total death count is 9,276.
The collection dates for most of these cases (85%) fall between February 4 and February 11, 2021. 96% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 4% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Thursday, Feb. 11, there have been 699,334 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 50,657 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Tuesday, February 16.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority.
Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 380,673 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/08/21).
Since Thursday, 32,362 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,662,546. Of the tests reported today, 28,773 were PCR tests and 3,589 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 1,001 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 51 from Thursday), and 151 of those patients were on ventilators (no change)
Across Acadiana, there were 172 new cases and 6 new deaths since Thursday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,982 cases (up 14) | 177 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,656 cases (up 67) | 339 deaths (up 3)
- Evangeline - 3,203 cases (up 6) | 74 deaths (no change)
- Iberia - 6,305 cases (up 5) | 141 deaths (no change)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,812 cases (no change) | 82 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,237 cases (up 37) | 248 deaths (no change)
- St. Landry - 8,130 cases (up 9) | 236 deaths (up 2)
- St. Martin - 4,759 cases (up 9) | 109 deaths (up 1)
- St. Mary - 3,997 cases (up 11) | 117 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,734 (up 14) | 103 deaths (no change)
See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.
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FROM THURSDAY:
As of Feb. 11, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 2,739 and there have been 27 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 1,827 are confirmed cases and 912 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Thursday is 417,415. The current total death count is 9,239.
The collection dates for most of these cases (95%) fall between February 3 and February 10, 2021. 98% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 2% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Thursday, Feb. 11, there have been 699,334 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 50,657 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Tuesday, February 16.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 380,673 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/08/21).
Since Wednesday, 50,941 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,630,184. Of the tests reported today, 41,041 were PCR tests and 9,900 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 1,052 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 24 from Wednesday), and 151 of those patients were on ventilators (no change)
Across Acadiana, there were 457 new cases and 8 new deaths since Wednesday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,968 cases (up 33) | 177 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,589 cases (up 146) | 336 deaths (up 4)
- Evangeline - 3,197 cases (up 31) | 74 deaths (up 1)
- Iberia - 6,300 cases (up 45) | 141 deaths (no change)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,812 cases (up 15) | 82 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,200 cases (up 67) | 248 deaths (up 1)
- St. Landry - 8,121 cases (up 53) | 234 deaths (up 2)
- St. Martin - 4,750 cases (up 26) | 108 deaths (no change)
- St. Mary - 3,986 cases (up 19) | 117 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,720 (up 22) | 103 deaths (no change)
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FROM WEDNESDAY:
As of Feb. 10, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 337 and there have been 50 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 314 are confirmed cases and 23 are probable cases.
According to LDH, because of the daily removal of newly identified duplicates and out of state cases, the new case increase may not match the difference between today’s and yesterday's total case count.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Wednesday is 414,687. The current total death count is 9,212.
LDH says that due to a processing error, today’s reported case and test counts are incomplete.
The collection dates for all of these cases fall between Feb. 1 and Feb. 9, 2021. LDH says 97% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread, while 3% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Wednesday, Feb. 10, there have been 637,361 vaccinations administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 45,818 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Thursday, February 11.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 380,673 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/08/21).
Since Tuesday, 11,216 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,579,911. Of the tests reported today, 10,846 were PCR tests and 370 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 1,076 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 46 from Tuesday), and 151 of those patients were on ventilators.
Across Acadiana, there were 40 new cases and 3 new deaths since Tuesday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,935 cases (up 5) | 177 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,443 cases (up 7) | 332 deaths (no change)
- Evangeline - 3,166 cases (down 4) | 73 deaths (no change)
- Iberia - 6,255 6,254 cases (up 1) | 141 deaths (no change)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,797 - 2,803 cases (down 6) | 82 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,133 21,106 cases (up 27) | 247 deaths (up 3)
- St. Landry - 8,068 cases (down 4) | 232 deaths (no change)
- St. Martin - 4,724 cases (no change) | 108 deaths (no change)
- St. Mary - 3,967 cases (up 3) | 117 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,698 (up 3) | 103 deaths (no change)
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FROM TUESDAY:
As of Feb. 9, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,321 and there have been 20 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Of these cases, 806 are confirmed cases and 515 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Tuesday is 414,354. The current total death count is 9,162.
The collection dates for most of these cases (94%) fall between February 1 and February 8, 2021. 97% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 3% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Tuesday, February 9, there have been 637,361 vaccinations have been administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 45,818 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Thursday, February 11.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 363,457 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/01/21).
Since Monday, 33,236 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,568,695. Of the tests reported today, 27,273 were PCR tests and 5,963 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 1,122 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 22 from Monday); 151 of those patients were on ventilators (up 2 from Monday).
Across Acadiana, there were 260 new cases and 7 new deaths since Monday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,930 cases (up 20) | 177 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,436 cases (up 109) | 332 deaths (no change)
- Evangeline - 3,170 cases (up 13) | 73 deaths (no change)
- Iberia - 6,254 cases (up 17) | 141 deaths (up 1)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,803 cases (up 10) | 82 deaths (no change)
- Lafayette - 21,106 cases (up 28) | 244 deaths (up 3)
- St. Landry - 8,072 cases (up 8) | 232 deaths (up 1)
- St. Martin - 4,724 cases (up 29) | 108 deaths (up 2)
- St. Mary - 3,964 cases (up 23) | 117 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,698 (up 3) | 103 deaths (no change)
See the full breakdown from the Louisiana Department of Health, here.
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FROM MONDAY:
As of Feb. 8, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,184 and there have been 23 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
Due to a server issue on Sunday, February 7, today’s reported case and test counts contain two days of data.
Of these cases, 1,102 are confirmed cases and 82 are probable cases.
The total number of cases reported to the state as of Monday is 412,989. The current total death count is 9,142.
The collection dates for most of these cases (99.9%) fall between January 31 and February 7, 2021. 98% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 2% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.
As of Thursday, February 4, there have been 534,985 vaccinations have been administered. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 40,933 vaccine series have been initiated. These numbers will be updated again on Tuesday, February 9.
On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those 65 years old and up and others within the current priority. Residents wanting to receive a vaccine at those locations were required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.
LDH reports that 363,457 patients are "presumed recovered." (These numbers are normally updated on Mondays. The last update was on 02/01/21).
Since Sunday, 23,006 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 5,535,459. Of the tests reported today, 21,884 were PCR tests and 1,122 were antigen tests.
LDH reports that 1,144 patients were hospitalized across the state (down 131 from Sunday); 149 of those patients were on ventilators (down 18 from Sunday).
Across Acadiana, there were 227 new cases and 3 new deaths since Sunday.
Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)
- Acadia - 5,910 cases (up 6) | 177 deaths (no change)
- Calcasieu - 18,327 cases (up 35) | 332 deaths (no change)
- Evangeline - 3,157 cases (up 16) | 73 deaths (no change)
- Iberia - 6,237 cases (up 41) | 140 deaths (no change)
- Jefferson Davis - 2,793 cases (up 3) | 82 deaths (up 1)
- Lafayette - 21,078 cases (up 58) | 241 deaths (up 1)
- St. Landry - 8,064 cases (up 17) | 231 deaths (up 1)
- St. Martin - 4,695 cases (up 10) | 106 deaths (no change)
- St. Mary - 3,941 cases (up 9) | 117 deaths (no change)
- Vermilion - 4,695 (up 32) | 103 deaths (no change)
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