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COVID-19: State update - 494,340 cases, 10,821 deaths

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Posted at 12:05 PM, Jul 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-15 13:05:41-04

As of July 15, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,503 and there have been 13 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Of these cases, 1,080 are confirmed cases and 423 are probable cases.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Thursday is 494,340. The current total death count is 10,821.

The collection dates for these cases (99%) fall between July 8 and July 14, 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.

LDH is reporting an additional 20,441 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 3,380,229 doses, including 1,677,030 completed two-dose series. The data will be updated every Monday and Thursday. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 201,356 vaccine series have been initiated and 185,239 (30.41% of the population) have been completed.

On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those within the current priority. On Monday, March 29, all Louisiana residents 16 and older became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents wanting to receive a vaccine are required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.

Since Wednesday, 18,970 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 7,930,111. Of the tests reported today, 16,309 were PCR tests and 2,661 were antigen tests.

LDH reports that 504 patients were hospitalized across the state (up 36 from Wednesday), and 43 of those patients were on ventilators (up 3 from Wednesday).

Across Acadiana, there were 243 new cases and 3 new deaths reported since Wednesday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 6,944 cases (up 20) | 198 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 23,580 cases (up 34) | 461 deaths (up 1)
  • Evangeline - 3,747 cases (up 7) | 99 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 7,693 cases (up 38) | 165 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 3,288 cases (up 3) | 99 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 25,234 cases (up 55) | 295 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 9,377 cases (up 23) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 5,733 cases (up 9) | 119 deaths (up 1)
  • St. Mary - 5,391 cases (up 39) | 144 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 5,929 (up 15) | 127 deaths (up 1)

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

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FROM WEDNESDAY:

As of July 14, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 1,936 and there have been 10 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Of these cases, 1,312 are confirmed cases and 624 are probable cases.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Wednesday is 492,840. The current total death count is 10,808.

The collection dates for these cases (97%) fall between July 7 and July 13, 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.

LDH is reporting an additional 21,758 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 3,359,788 doses, including 1,667,447 completed two-dose series. The data will be updated every Monday and Thursday. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 199,878 vaccine series have been initiated and 184,299 (30.41% of the population) have been completed.

On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those within the current priority. On Monday, March 29, all Louisiana residents 16 and older became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents wanting to receive a vaccine are required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.

Since Tuesday, 18,001 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 7,911,141. Of the tests reported today, 14,398 were PCR tests and 3,603 were antigen tests.

LDH reports that 468 patients were hospitalized across the state (up 14 from Tuesday), and 40 of those patients were on ventilators (down 7 from Tuesday).

Across Acadiana, there were 326 new cases and 6 new deaths reported since Tuesday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 6,924 cases (up 23) | 198 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 23,546 cases (up 49) | 460 deaths (up 2)
  • Evangeline - 3,740 cases (up 7) | 99 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 7,655 cases (up 35) | 165 deaths (up 1)
  • Jefferson Davis - 3,285 cases (up 4) | 99 deaths (up 2)
  • Lafayette - 25,179 cases (up 105) | 295 deaths (up 1)
  • St. Landry - 9,354 cases (up 15) | 263 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 5,724 cases (up 32) | 118 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 5,352 cases (up 38) | 144 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 5,914 (up 18) | 126 deaths (no change)

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FROM TUESDAY:

As of July 13, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 947 and there have been 9 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Of these cases, 616 are confirmed cases and 331 are probable cases.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Tuesday is 490,904. The current total death count is 10,798.

The collection dates for these cases (99%) fall between July 6 and July 12, 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.

LDH is reporting an additional 21,758 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 3,359,788 doses, including 1,667,447 completed two-dose series. The data will be updated every Monday and Thursday. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 199,878 vaccine series have been initiated and 184,299 (30.41% of the population) have been completed.

On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those within the current priority. On Monday, March 29, all Louisiana residents 16 and older became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents wanting to receive a vaccine are required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.

Since Monday, 10,364 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 7,893,140. Of the tests reported today, 8,263 were PCR tests and 2,101 were antigen tests.

LDH reports that 454 patients were hospitalized across the state (up 44 from Monday), and 47 of those patients were on ventilators (up 10 from Monday).

Across Acadiana, there were 146 new cases and 3 new deaths reported since Monday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 6,901 cases (up 7) | 198 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 23,497 cases (up 21) | 458 deaths (up 1)
  • Evangeline - 3,733 cases (up 3) | 99 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 7,620 cases (up 10) | 164 deaths (up 1)
  • Jefferson Davis - 3,281 cases (up 5) | 97 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 25,074 cases (up 42) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 9,339 cases (up 10) | 263 deaths (up 1)
  • St. Martin - 5,692 cases (up 9) | 118 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 5,314 cases (up 27) | 144 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 5,896 (up 12) | 126 deaths (no change)

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FROM MONDAY:

As of July 12, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 2,395 and there have been 8 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Of these cases, 1,760 are confirmed cases and 635 are probable cases.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Monday is 489,951. The current total death count is 10,789.

The collection dates for these cases (98%) fall between July 5 and July 11, 2021. 99.2% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 0.8% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.

LDH is reporting an additional 21,758 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 3,359,788 doses, including 1,667,447 completed two-dose series. The data will be updated every Monday and Thursday. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 199,878 vaccine series have been initiated and 184,299 (30.41% of the population) have been completed.

On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those within the current priority. On Monday, March 29, all Louisiana residents 16 and older became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents wanting to receive a vaccine are required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.

Since Friday, 28,707 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 7,882,776. Of the tests reported today, 24,141 were PCR tests and 4,566 were antigen tests.

LDH reports that 410 patients were hospitalized across the state (up 38 from Friday), and 37 of those patients were on ventilators (up 1 from Friday).

Across Acadiana, there were 460 new cases and 1 new death reported since Friday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 6,894 cases (up 25) | 198 deaths (up 1)
  • Calcasieu - 23,476 cases (up 50) | 457 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 3,730 cases (up 9) | 99 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 7,610 cases (up 61) | 163 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 3,276 cases (up 8) | 97 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 25,032 cases (up 145) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 9,329 cases (up 46) | 262 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 5,683 cases (up 25) | 118 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 5,287 cases (up 58) | 144 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 5,884 (up 33) | 126 deaths (no change)

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FROM FRIDAY:

As of July 9, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 967 and there have been 10 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Of these cases, 737 are confirmed cases and 230 are probable cases.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Friday is 487,558. The current total death count is 10,781.

The collection dates for these cases (96%) fall between July 1 and July 8, 2021. 92.5% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 7.5% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.

LDH is reporting an additional 22,213 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 3,338,030 doses, including 1,657,258 completed two-dose series. The data will be updated every Monday and Thursday. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 198,448 vaccine series have been initiated and 183,121 (30.22% of the population) have been completed.

On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those within the current priority. On Monday, March 29, all Louisiana residents 16 and older became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents wanting to receive a vaccine are required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.

Since Thursday, 15,571 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 7,854,069. Of the tests reported today, 13,811 were PCR tests and 1,760 were antigen tests.

LDH reports that 372 patients were hospitalized across the state (up 21 from Thursday), and 36 of those patients were on ventilators (up 3 from Thursday).

Across Acadiana, there were 164 new cases and 4 new deaths reported since Thursday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 6,869 cases (up 11) | 197 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 23,426 cases (up 9) | 457 deaths (up 1)
  • Evangeline - 3,721 cases (up 3) | 99 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 7,549 cases (up 25) | 163 deaths (up 2)
  • Jefferson Davis - 3,268 cases (up 1) | 97 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 24,887 cases (up 50) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 9,283 cases (up 22) | 262 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 5,658 cases (up 10) | 118 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 5,229 cases (up 22) | 144 deaths (up 1)
  • Vermilion - 5,851 (up 11) | 126 deaths (no change)

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FROM THURSDAY:

As of July 8, the number of total coronavirus cases reported in Louisiana increased by 789 and there have been 6 new deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

Of these cases, 554 are confirmed cases and 235 are probable cases.

The total number of cases reported to the state as of Thursday is 486,589. The current total death count is 10,771.

The collection dates for these cases (94%) fall between June 30 and July 7, 2021. 92.5% of the cases reported to the state today were community spread. 7.5% of the cases reported to the state today were in congregate settings.

LDH is reporting an additional 22,213 COVID-19 vaccinations administered since the last update. The state has now administered 3,338,030 doses, including 1,657,258 completed two-dose series. The data will be updated every Monday and Thursday. In LDH Region 4, which includes Acadiana, 198,448 vaccine series have been initiated and 183,121 (30.22% of the population) have been completed.

On Mondays, LDH usually releases the week's list of providers across the state that would have COVID vaccines available for those within the current priority. On Monday, March 29, all Louisiana residents 16 and older became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Residents wanting to receive a vaccine are required to make an appointment. For more information, click here.

Since Wednesday, 14,444 new tests have been reported to the state, bringing the total number of tests to 7,838,498. Of the tests reported today, 12,644 were PCR tests and 1,800 were antigen tests.

LDH reports that 351 patients were hospitalized across the state (up 3 from Wednesday), and 33 of those patients were on ventilators (up 3 from Wednesday).

Across Acadiana, there were 110 new cases and 0 new deaths reported since Wednesday.

Parishes in Acadiana (probable and confirmed cases and deaths)

  • Acadia - 6,858 cases (up 10) | 197 deaths (no change)
  • Calcasieu - 23,409 cases (up 22) | 456 deaths (no change)
  • Evangeline - 3,719 cases (up 4) | 99 deaths (no change)
  • Iberia - 7,524 cases (up 6) | 161 deaths (no change)
  • Jefferson Davis - 3,267 cases (up 8) | 97 deaths (no change)
  • Lafayette - 24,837 cases (up 22) | 294 deaths (no change)
  • St. Landry - 9,261 cases (up 10) | 262 deaths (no change)
  • St. Martin - 5,648 cases (up 2) | 118 deaths (no change)
  • St. Mary - 5,207 cases (up 18) | 143 deaths (no change)
  • Vermilion - 5,840 (up 8) | 126 deaths (no change)

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