April 23, 5:01 p.m.
The University is reporting 708 coronavirus cases– 549 of which are students and 159 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 544 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 455,541. There are 12 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,336.
There are 330 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 47 of them are on ventilators.
April 21, 5:00 p.m.
The University is reporting 703 coronavirus cases– 548 of which are students and 155 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 661 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 454,377. There are 10 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,316.
There are 336 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 42 of them are on ventilators.
April 20, 2:22 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 359 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 453,711. There are 13 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,306.
There are 344 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 41 of them are on ventilators.
April 19, 4:18 p.m.
The University is reporting 693 coronavirus cases– 541 of which are students and 152 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,413 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 453,351. There are 11 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,293.
There are 337 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 39 of them are on ventilators.
April 18, 3:00 p.m.
The University is reporting 686 coronavirus cases– 535 of which are students and 151 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 523 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 451,955. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,282.
There are 317 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 42 of them are on ventilators.
April 15, 5:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 791 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 451,476. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,273.
There are 338 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 45 of them are on ventilators.
April 14, 5:00 p.m.
The University is reporting 677 coronavirus cases– 526 of which are students and 151 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 386 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 450,673. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,264.
There are 325 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 49 of them are on ventilators.
April 13, 3:07 p.m.
The University is reporting 673 coronavirus cases– 522 of which are students and 151 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 442 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 450,279. There are 14 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,255.
There are 330 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 49 of them are on ventilators.
April 10, 9:00 p.m.
The University is reporting 661 coronavirus cases– 511 of which are students and 150 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 739 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 448,838. There are 16 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,216.
There are 297 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 43 of them are on ventilators.
April 8, 7:08 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 442 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 448,104. There are 15 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,200.
There are 301 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 44 of them are on ventilators.
April 7, 5:56 p.m.
The University is reporting 649 coronavirus cases– 500 of which are students and 149 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 719 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 447,655. There are 11 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,185.
There are 301 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 46 of them are on ventilators.
April 6, 4:14 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 198 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 446,955. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,174.
There are 299 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 47 of them are on ventilators.
April 5, 6:58 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,259 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 446,737. There are 4 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,165.
There are 262 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 49 of them are on ventilators.
April 4, 4:15 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 549 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 445,469. There are 20 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,161.
There are 347 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 56 of them are on ventilators.
March 31, 4:05 p.m.
The University is reporting 632 coronavirus cases– 485 of which are students and 147 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 508 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 444,933. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,141.
There are 354 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 60 of them are on ventilators.
March 24, 3:15 p.m.
The University is reporting 619 coronavirus cases– 474 of which are students and 145 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 524 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 442,221. There are 19 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,056.
There are 413 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 75 of them are on ventilators.
March 23, 4:16 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 709 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 441,771. There are 7 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,037.
There are 404 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 74 of them are on ventilators.
March 22, 6:13 p.m.
The University is reporting 611 coronavirus cases– 468 of which are students and 143 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,334 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 441,066. There are 42 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 10,030.
There are 403 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 71 of them are on ventilators.
March 21, 1:42 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 203 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 439,737. There are 14 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,988.
There are 399 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 68 of them are on ventilators.
March 19, 6:10 p.m.
The University is reporting 607 coronavirus cases– 465 of which are students and 142 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 203 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 439,737. There are 14 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,988.
There are 399 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 68 of them are on ventilators.
March 17, 4:06 p.m.
The University is reporting 600 coronavirus cases– 460 of which are students and 140 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 447 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 439,002. There are 30 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,955.
There are 446 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 66 of them are on ventilators.
March 16, 4:20 p.m.
The University is reporting 600 coronavirus cases– 460 of which are students and 140 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 974 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 438,557. There are 22 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,925.
There are 453 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 62 of them are on ventilators.
March 14, 3:43 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 945 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 437,393. There are 23 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,884.
There are 457 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 68 of them are on ventilators.
March 13, 5:05 p.m.
The University is reporting 591 coronavirus cases– 453 of which are students and 138 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 528 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 436,482. There are 33 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,861.
There are 478 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 63 of them are on ventilators.
March 11, 12:43 p.m.
The University is reporting 585 coronavirus cases– 447 of which are students and 138 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 441 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 435,935. There are 16 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,828.
There are 514 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 64 of them are on ventilators.
March 10, 4:56 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 577 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 435,514. There are 43 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,812.
There are 530 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 69 of them are on ventilators.
March 9, 6:08 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 631 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 434,926. There are 11 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,769.
There are 543 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 75 of them are on ventilators.
March 8, 5:04 p.m.
The University is reporting 579 coronavirus cases– 444 of which are students and 135 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 515 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 434,289. There are 10 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,758.
There are 534 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 78 of them are on ventilators.
March 5, 6:59 p.m.
The University is reporting 579 coronavirus cases– 444 of which are students and 135 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 504 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 433,045. There are 30 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,716.
There are 538 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 77 of them are on ventilators.
March 3, 6:32 p.m.
The University is reporting 569 coronavirus cases– 435 of which are students and 134 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 582 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 431,771. There are 21 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,668.
There are 588 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 78 of them are on ventilators.
March 2, 7:16 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 770 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 431,271. There are 19 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,647.
There are 629 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 89 of them are on ventilators.
March 1, 6:10 p.m.
The University is reporting 564 coronavirus cases– 431 of which are students and 133 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 408 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 430,504. There are 20 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,628.
There are 629 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 91 of them are on ventilators.
February 28, 6:31 p.m.
The University is reporting 556 coronavirus cases– 424 of which are students and 132 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,502 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 430,100. There are 21 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,608.
There are 630 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 91 of them are on ventilators.
February 25, 8:16 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 779 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 427,689. There are 33 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,561.
There are 679 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 100 of them are on ventilators.
February 24, 4:00 p.m.
The University is reporting 547 coronavirus cases– 416 of which are students and 131 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 879 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 426,925. There are 25 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,528.
There are 687 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 102 of them are on ventilators.
February 23, 5:36 p.m.
The University is reporting 543 coronavirus cases– 413 of which are students and 130 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,393 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 426,048. There are 26 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,503.
There are 715 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 111 of them are on ventilators.
February 21, 3:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,909 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 424,176. There are 26 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,466.
There are 756 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 120 of them are on ventilators.
February 20, 6:22 p.m.
The University is reporting 540 coronavirus cases– 410 of which are students and 130 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 430 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 422,287. There are 34 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,440.
There are 806 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 129 of them are on ventilators.
February 13, 11:21 p.m.
The University is reporting 518 coronavirus cases– 391 of which are students and 127 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,156 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 418,585. There are 37 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,276.
There are 1,001 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 151 of them are on ventilators.
February 11, 4:21 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,739 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 417,415. There are 27 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,239.
There are 1,052 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 151 of them are on ventilators.
February 10, 5:13 p.m.
The University is reporting 514 coronavirus cases– 387 of which are students and 127 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 337 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 414,687. There are 50 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,212.
There are 1,076 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 151 of them are on ventilators.
February 9, 1:32 p.m.
The University is reporting 509 coronavirus cases– 382 of which are students and 127 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,321 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 414,354. There are 20 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,162.
There are 1,122 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 151 of them are on ventilators.
February 7, 3:19 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,003 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 411,812. There are 43 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,119.
There are 1,166 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 143 of them are on ventilators.
February 5, 4:34 p.m.
The University is reporting 494 coronavirus cases– 367 of which are students and 127 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 863 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 409,861. There are 32 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,076.
There are 1,275 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 167 of them are on ventilators.
February 4, 5:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,758 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 408,995. There are 38 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,044.
There are 1,295 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 162 of them are on ventilators.
February 3, 3:30 p.m.
The University is reporting 474 coronavirus cases– 347 of which are students and 127 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,046 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 406,235. There are 53 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 9,006.
There are 1,386 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 180 of them are on ventilators.
February 2, 4:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,580 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 404,194. There are 41 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,953.
There are 1,440 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 189 of them are on ventilators.
February 1, 4:13 p.m.
The University is reporting 458 coronavirus cases– 335 of which are students and 123 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 899 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 401,591. There are 53 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,912.
There are 1,403 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 187 of them are on ventilators.
January 31, 3:37 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,355 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 400,626. There are 58 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,859.
There are 1,416 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 199 of them are on ventilators.
January 30, 8:05 p.m.
The University is reporting 423 coronavirus cases– 304 of which are students and 119 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,369 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 397,276. There are 58 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,801.
There are 1,546 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 198 of them are on ventilators.
January 28, 4:41 p.m.
The University is reporting 384 coronavirus cases– 271 of which are students and 113 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,517 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 394,909. There are 55 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,743.
There are no updates on the current number of patients in hospitals due to COVID-19, and 206 of them are on ventilators.
January 27, 2:05 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,868 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 392,416. There are 67 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,688.
There are 1,625 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 203 of them are on ventilators.
January 26, 8:20 p.m.
The University is reporting 353 coronavirus cases– 250 of which are students and 103 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,654 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 388,562. There are 31 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,621.
There are 1,646 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 217 of them are on ventilators.
January 25, 12:04 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,075 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 385,942. There are 25 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,590.
There are 1,638 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 219 of them are on ventilators.
January 24, 2:06 p.m.
The University is reporting 316 coronavirus cases– 219 of which are students and 97 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,604 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 383,862. There are 82 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,565.
There are 1,641 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 215 of them are on ventilators.
January 22, 2:31 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,937 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 380,255. There are 41 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,483.
There are 1,747 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 216 of them are on ventilators.
January 21, 6:33 p.m.
The University is reporting 277 coronavirus cases– 186 of which are students and 91 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,856 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 378,318. There are 59 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,442.
There are 1,800 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 233 of them are on ventilators.
January 20, 1:20 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,536 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 374,582. There are 59 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,383.
There are 1,858 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 243 of them are on ventilators.
January 19, 12:05 p.m.
The University is reporting 240 coronavirus cases– 156 of which are students and 84 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,126 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 372,089. There are 71 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,324.
There are 1,905 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 249 of them are on ventilators.
January 18, 4:08 p.m.
The University is reporting 215 coronavirus cases– 138 of which are students and 77 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 961 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 369,951. There are 50 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,253.
There are 1,894 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 239 of them are on ventilators.
January 15, 12:55 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,712 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 364,853. COVID-19 related deaths were not recorded for Jan. 15.
There are 2,001 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 242 of them are on ventilators.
January 14, 12:40 p.m.
The University is reporting 159 coronavirus cases– 105 of which are students and 54 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 5,318 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 361,148. There are 58 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,080.
There are 1,975 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 245 of them are on ventilators.
January 13, 12:12 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,902 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 355,835. There are 51 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 8,022.
There are 2,029 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 235 of them are on ventilators.
January 12, 12:12 p.m.
The University is reporting 143 coronavirus cases– 84 of which are students and 59 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 4,673 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 352,939. There are 53 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 7,971.
There are 2,035 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 244 of them are on ventilators.
January 11, 12:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,402 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 348,234. There are 45 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 7,918.
There are 1,982 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 232 of them are on ventilators.
December 9, 8:04 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,562 coronavirus cases– 1,403 of which are students and 159 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 4,339 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 258,914. There are 32 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,684.
There are 1,537 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 177 of them are on ventilators.
December 8, 9:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,439 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 254,575. There are 45 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,652.
December 7, 4:55 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,545 coronavirus cases– 1,394 of which are students and 151 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,016 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 252,136. There are 23 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,607.
There are 1,423 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 161 of them are on ventilators.
December 4, 8:45 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,530 coronavirus cases– 1,382 of which are students and 148 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,102 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 247,177. There are 24 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,548.
There are 1,357 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 154 of them are on ventilators.
December 2, 10:22 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,509 coronavirus cases– 1,369 of which are students and 140 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,604 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 241,335. There are 46 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,501.
There are 1,288 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 134 of them are on ventilators.
December 1, 11:57 a.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 5,326 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 237,740. There are 35 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,455.
There are 1,280 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 128 of them are on ventilators.
November 30, 9:02 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,439 coronavirus cases– 1,321 of which are students and 118 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 112 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 232,414. There are 11 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,420.
There are 1,241 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 125 of them are on ventilators.
November 26, 8:26 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,234 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 225,638. There are 27 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,350.
There are 1,077 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 116 of them are on ventilators.
November 24, 4:31 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,266 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 224,403. There are 39 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,323.
There are 1,052 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 113 of them are on ventilators.
November 23, 8:27 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,411 coronavirus cases– 1,300 of which are students and 111 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 971 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 221,160. There are 24 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,284.
There are 1,012 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 114 of them are on ventilators.
November 19, 8:06 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,073 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 211,966. There are 15 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,199.
There are 929 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 88 of them are on ventilators.
November 18, 3:50 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,367 coronavirus cases– 1,267 of which are students and 100 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,239 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 209,914. There are 28 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,184.
There are 886 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 93 of them are on ventilators.
November 17, 8:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 2,592 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 207,685. There are 17 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,156.
There are 874 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 92 of them are on ventilators.
November 16, 5:18 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,354 coronavirus cases– 1,259 of which are students and 95 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 547 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 205,059. There are 7 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,139.
There are 818 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 81 of them are on ventilators.
November 13, 8:27 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,329 coronavirus cases– 1,239 of which are students and 90 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,492 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 201,981. There are 24 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 6,121.
There are 692 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 62 of them are on ventilators.
November 10, 8:34 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,307 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 189,682. There are 10 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,829.
There are 684 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 66 of them are on ventilators.
November 9, 7:01 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,291 coronavirus cases– 1,210 of which are students and 81 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 380 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 188,352. There are 12 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,819.
There are 652 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 71 of them are on ventilators.
November 6, 4:29 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,271 coronavirus cases– 1,196 of which are students and 75 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 855 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 186,695. There are 21 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,787.
There are 644 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 81 of them are on ventilators.
November 5, 4:27 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 740 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 185,825. There are 20 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,766.
There are 636 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 82 of them are on ventilators.
November 4, 12:38 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,254 coronavirus cases– 1,184 of which are students and 70 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 371 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 185,144. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,746.
There are 623 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 77 of them are on ventilators.
November 3, 5:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,157 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 184,773. There are 17 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,737.
November 2, 7:21 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,248 coronavirus cases– 1,179 of which are students and 69 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 270 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 183,616. There are 8 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,720.
There are 596 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 70 of them are on ventilators.
October 30, 5:10 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,223 coronavirus cases– 1,157 of which are students and 66 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 434 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 182,270. There are 11 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,705.
October 29, 6:03 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 392 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 181,837. There are 18 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,694.
There are 612 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 79 of them are on ventilators.
October 28, 4:14 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,211 coronavirus cases– 1,145 of which are students and 66 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 503 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 181,443. There are 10 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,676.
There are 613 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 80 of them are on ventilators.
October 27, 3:30 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 885 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 180,991. There are 18 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,666.
There are 600 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 91 of them are on ventilators.
October 26, 7:28 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,179 coronavirus cases– 1,118 of which are students and 61 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 222 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 180,069. There are 17 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,648.
There are 609 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 71 of them are on ventilators.
October 23, 6:19 p.m.
Louisiana State University did not update their COVID-19 cases as scheduled today.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 696 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 178,870. There are 21 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,614.
There are 620 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 65 of them are on ventilators.
October 22, 8:24 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 775 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 178,171. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,593.
There are 598 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 64 of them are on ventilators.
October 21, 3:46 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,164 coronavirus cases– 1,103 of which are students and 61 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 744 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 177,399. There are 12 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,584.
There are 608 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 68 of them are on ventilators.
October 20, 8:32 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 685 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 176,681. There are 6 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,572.
There are 586 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 62 of them are on ventilators.
October 19, 5:26 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,146 coronavirus cases– 1,088 of which are students and 58 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 202 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 175,982. There are 16 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,566.
There are 553 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 64 of them are on ventilators.
October 18, 4:22 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,125 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 175,781. There are 23 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,550.
There are 550 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 60 of them are on ventilators.
October 16, 5:57 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,129 coronavirus cases– 1,074 of which are students and 54 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 863 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 174,638. There are 20 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,527.
There are 557 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 60 of them are on ventilators.
October 15, 4:28 p.m.
The University is reporting 1,125 coronavirus cases– 1,071 of which are students and 54 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 823 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 173,864. There are 12 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,507.
There are 566 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 61 of them are on ventilators.
October 14, 4:52 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 331 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 173,121. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,495.
There are 574 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 64 of them are on ventilators.
October 13, 4:52 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 653 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 172,801. There are 10 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,486.
There are 573 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 68 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,124 coronavirus cases– 1,071 of which are students and 53 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
October 12, 5:39 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 63 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 172,119. There are 14 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,476.
There are 577 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 70 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,124 coronavirus cases– 1,071 of which are students and 53 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
October 9, 3:02 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 265 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 170,878. There are 26 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,442.
There are 582 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 78 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,113 coronavirus cases– 1,060 of which are students and 53 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
October 8, 8:15 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 526 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 170,621. There are 5 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,416.
There are 564 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 79 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,082 coronavirus cases– 1,032 of which are students and 50 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
October 7, 4:08 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,052 new coronavirus cases for the state following a backlog of tests, bringing the total case count to 170,097. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,411.
There are 552 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 78 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,082 coronavirus cases– 1,032 of which are students and 50 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
October 6, 2:06 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 506 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 169,044. There are 6 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,402.
There are 567 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 71 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,058 coronavirus cases– 1,012 of which are students and 46 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
October 5, 8:45 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 230 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 168,512. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,396.
There are 547 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 71 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,058 coronavirus cases– 1,012 of which are students and 46 are for employees– for the LSU Community.
October 2, 5:23 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 889 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 167,401. There are 26 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,355.
There are 536 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 74 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,032 coronavirus cases– 987 of which are students and 45 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
October 1, 4:31 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 608 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 166,584. There are 8 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,329.
There are 534 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 75 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,015 coronavirus cases– 970 of which are students and 45 are for employees– for the LSU Community. 
4:50 p.m.
The University has 1,015 total coronavirus cases– 970 students and 45 employees– for the campus community. 
September 30, 2:05 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 452 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 166,033. There are 13 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,321.
There are 553 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 79 of them are on ventilators.
LSU spokesperson Ernie Ballard said Wednesday that the previously reported total number of COVID-19 cases, 1,033, was made in error. The correct number of COVID-19 cases in the LSU community is 990. 
Of those cases, 947 of them are students and 43 are employees. Twenty-five students are currently self-isolating, while 38 are in quarantine.
September 29, 12:28 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 553 new, overnight coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 165,624. There are 10 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,308.
There are 578 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 80 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,033 coronavirus cases–990 of which are students and 43 are for employees–for the LSU Community. 
September 28, 8:03 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 236 new, overnight coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 165,091. There are 15 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,298.
There are 563 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, and 83 of them are on ventilators.
The University is reporting 1,033 coronavirus cases–990 of which are students and 43 are for employees–for the LSU Community. 
September 25, 4:11 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 698 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 163,928. There are 21 additional deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,262.
There are 117 new COVID-19 cases reported at LSU, totaling 970 cases for the LSU community.
There are 570 coronavirus patients in hospitals, and 86 of them are on ventilators. 
September 24, 1:46 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 581 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 163,222. There are 16 additional deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,241.
There are 853 total coronavirus cases for the LSU community.
There are 575 coronavirus patients in hospitals, and 92 of them are on ventilators. 
September 23, 12:50 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 440 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 162,645. There are 7 additional deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,225.
The University is reporting 24 new coronavirus cases on campus between Sept.18-20. There are 853 total coronavirus cases for the campus community.
There are 592 coronavirus patients in hospitals, and 94 of them are on ventilators. 
September 21, 4:36 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 249 new Coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 161,462. There are 9 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,207.
The University is reporting 41 new coronavirus cases on campus between Sept.18-20. There are 829 total coronavirus cases for the campus community.
Hospitalizations decrease to 587, and 93 of those patients are on ventilators.
September 20, 2020 12:23 p.m.
There are 928 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Department of Health, bringing the total case count to 161, 219. There are an additional 26 deaths for the state, reaching a total death count of 5,198.
Hospitalizations decrease to 596, and there are one hundred patients on ventilators.
September 18, 12:41 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 976 new Coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 160,283. There are 29 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,172.
The University is reporting 20 new coronavirus cases on campus between Sept.16-17. There are 788 total coronavirus cases for the campus community.
Hospitalizations decrease to 647, and 104 of those patients are on ventilators.
September 17, 6:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 500 new Coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 159,304. There are 17 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,143.
There are 768 total coronavirus cases for the LSU community.
Hospitalizations decrease to 663, and 106 of patients are on ventilators.
September 16, 5:18 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 508 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 158,826. There are 18 additional, COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,126.
The University is reporting 14 new coronavirus cases on campus between Sept.14-15. There are 768 total coronavirus cases for the campus community.
Hospitalizations increase to 678, and 107 of patients are on ventilators.
September 14, 4:10 p.m.
There are 497 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 157,947. There are 17 additional, overnight deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,082.
The University has 50 additional coronavirus cases between Sept.11-13. There are now 754 coronavirus cases for the campus community. 
Hospitalizations decrease 664, and 105 of the patients are on ventilators. 
September 13, 4:30 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,353 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 157,455. There are 33 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 5,065. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 680, and 107 of patients are on ventilators. 
September 11, 4:24 p.m.
There are 844 more coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 156,174. There are 41 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total case count of 5,032.
The University has 31 additional coronavirus cases on campus between Sept. 9-10. There are now a total of 704 coronavirus cases for the LSU community.
Hospitalizations decrease 723, and 117 of the patients are on ventilators.
September 10, 12:10 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 499 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 155,419. There are 21 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 4,991.
Hospitalizations decrease to 762, and there are 125 patients on ventilators. 
September 9, 4:05 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,511 new coronavirus cases, with 690 of them being backlog. There is now a total of 154,955 coronavirus cases for the state. There are 15 additional deaths for the state, bringing the total death count to 4,970.
The University is reporting 82 more coronavirus cases in the LSU Community over the past two days. There are now 673 total cases. 
COVID-19 patients in hospitals decrease to 782, and 123 of them are on ventilators. 
September 8, 11:00 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 250 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 153,433. There are 13 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 4,955.
Hospitalizations increase to 799, and 131 of the patients are on ventilators.
September 7, 6:40 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 305 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 153,177. There are 12 additional COVID-19 related deaths for the state, reaching a total death count of 4,942.
The University has 102 new coronavirus cases between Sept. 4 and Sept. 9. The total coronavirus case count has reached 591. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 787, and 124 of the patients are on ventilators.
September 6, 12:15 p.m.
There are 1,387 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 152,868. There are an additional 58 COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death of 4,930. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 790, and 119 of them are on ventilators.
September 4, 4:34 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 828 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total case count of 151,473. There are an additional 14 COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total death count to 4,872.
The total number of coronavirus cases at the University have reached 489. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 808, and 96 of the patients are on ventilators.
September 3, 2:16 p.m.
There are 884 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 150,651. There are also 17 additional, overnight deaths for the state, reaching a total death count to 4,858.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals have decreased to 851, and 128 of them are on ventilators.
September 2, 3:15 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health reported 972 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 149,838. There are an additional 20 overnight deaths, reaching a total death count of 4,841. 
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals decreased to 873, 132 of them being on ventilators.
At the University, the total number of cases has increased to 366.
September 1, 2:17 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 667 new coronavirus cases for the state, bringing the total case count to 148,882. There are an additional 34 overnight deaths, reaching a total death count of 4,821. 
COVID-19 patients in hospitals increase to 910, and 128 of them are on ventilators.
August 31, 4:57 p.m.
There are 324 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total case count of 148,193. There are 19 additional deaths, bringing the total death count to 4,787.
The University is reporting 182 positive cases of coronavirus within the past five days. There are now 229 total coronavirus cases on campus. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 881, with 132 of them on ventilators.
August 30, 12:15 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,645 new cases, including a backlog of 532 cases which are from as far back as July. There are 147,867 total cases for the state. Deaths increase by 27, reaching a total death count of 4,768. 
University numbers have not changed, still remaining at 47 total aggregated cases. 
Hospitalizations increase by two to 902, with 143 of them on ventilators.
August 28, 12:00 p.m.
There are 627 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total of 146,243 cases for the state. There are 30 additional, overnight COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total death count to 4,741. 
Coronavirus cases for the University have not changed, with numbers remaining at 47 total aggregated cases.
Hospitalizations increase to 900, and ventilator usage has decreased to 141. 
August 27, 1:17 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 723 new coronavirus cases, bringing Louisiana’s total case count to 145, 637. There are 23 additional deaths for the state, reaching a total of 4,711 COVID-19 related deaths. 
Coronavirus cases for the University has not changed, with numbers remaining at 47 total aggregated cases.
Hospitalizations continue to decrease to 876, with 145 of patients on ventilators.
August 26, 12:41 p.m.
There are 844 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total of 144,960 reported cases for the state. There are 32 overnight COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total death count to 4,688.
Coronavirus cases for the University has not changed, with numbers remaining at 47 total aggregated cases.
Hospitalizations continue to decrease to 914, with 148 of them on ventilators.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday afternoon, Louisiana will remain in Phase 2 for two more weeks, with restrictions in place until Sept. 11.
August 25, 12:22 p.m.
There are 47 total aggregated coronavirus cases reported to the University since August 15.
Louisiana has 550 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 144,116. There are 33 additional COVID-19 related deaths for the state to 4,656. 
Hospitalizations continue to decrease to 930, and 141 of them are on ventilators. 
August 24, 12:09 p.m.
LSU has 33 reported positive coronavirus cases within the last 6 days. 
Louisiana has 623 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 143,566. There are 18 additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total death count to 4,623. 
Hospitalizations remain at 941, with ventilator usage remaining at 152. 
August 23, 12:06 p.m.
There are 1,223 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 142,943. There are 59 additional COVID-19 related deaths, reaching a total death count of 4,605. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 941, and 152 of them are on ventilators. 
August 21, 12:04 p.m.
Louisiana has 899 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total case count of 141,720. There are 50 additional, overnight deaths, bringing the total death count to 4,546.
COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease to 1,051, and 172 of them are on ventilators.
August 20, 2:13 p.m.
There are 918 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 140,821. The state also sees 28 new COVID-19 deaths, reaching a total death count of 4,496.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,087, and 178 of them are on ventilators.
August 19, 12:19 p.m.
Louisiana has 778 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total case count of 139,903. The state also has 37 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total death count to 4,468.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,160, and 175 of them are on ventilators.
August 18, 12:05 p.m.
There are 640 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 139,125. There are 28 more reported deaths for the state, reaching a total death count of 4,431.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,204, and 187 of them are on ventilators.
August 17, 12:11 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Heath reports 735 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count for Louisiana to 138,485. There are 19 additional, overnight deaths, reaching a total death count of 4,403.
Hospitalizations increase to 1,226, and 184 of them are on ventilators.
August 16, 12:30 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,181 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 137,918. Deaths increase by 77, reaching a total death count of 4,384. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,196, with 189 of them on ventilators. 
August 14, 12:04 p.m.
There are 1,298 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total case count of 136,737 for Louisiana. Deaths increase by 28, bringing the total death count to 4,307.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,243, and 197 of them are on ventilators. 
August 13, 4:46 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,135 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 135,439. Deaths increase by 41, reaching a total of 4,279 deaths.
Hospitalizations continue to decrease to 1,281, and 196 of them on ventilators.
August 12, 1:37 p.m.
There are 1,179 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total case count of 134,304. Deaths increase by 43, bringing the total death count to 4,238.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,320, with 211 of them on ventilators.
August 11, 1:15 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,726 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 133,125. The state has 26 additional, overnight deaths reaching a total death count of 4,195.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,335, with 214 of them on ventilators.
August 10, 12:34 p.m.
There are 562 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total of 131,961 coronavirus cases, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. However, the updated numbers seem “incomplete.” LDH is investigating.
LDH reports 24 additional deaths for the state, bringing the total death count to 4,169.
There are 1,382 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout Louisiana, one less than yesterday. 215 of them are on ventilators.
August 9, 12:40 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,653 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 131,399. There are 56 additional deaths for the state, bringing the total death count to 4,145.
Hospitalizations continue to decrease to 1,383, and 210 of them are on ventilators.
August 6, 12:10 p.m.
There are 1,303 new coronavirus cases today in Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 127,246. There are 50 additional coronavirus related deaths, bringing the total to 4,028.
Hospitalizations have decreased to 1,457 and ventilator usage has decreased to 215.
August 5, 12:35 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,490 new coronavirus cases today, bringing the total case count to 125,943. There are 41 additional coronavirus related deaths for the state, bringing the total to 3,978.
Hospitalizations have decreased to 1,471 and ventilator usage has decreased to 223.
August 4, 12:38 p.m.
There are 3,615 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 124,461. The case count increase includes a backlog of 1,741 cases. Deaths have increased by 27 for the state, reaching a total of 3,937 deaths. 
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,487, with ventilator usage increasing to 240. 
August 3, 12:01 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,099 new, overnight coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 120,846 total cases. There are 17 additional deaths for the state, bringing the total death count to 3,910.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,496, with 230 of them on ventilators. 
August 2, 12:01 p.m.
There are 3,467 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 119,747. There are an additional 58 deaths for the state, reaching a total of 3,893 deaths. 
COVID-19 patients in hospitals decrease to 1, 534, with 221 of them on ventilators.
July 31, 12:08 p.m.
Louisiana sees 1,799 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 116,280. There are 24 additional coronavirus related deaths for the state, bringing the total to 3,835.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals increase to 1,546, with 222 of them on ventilators.
July 30, 12:00 p.m.
There are 1,708 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total of 114,481 cases. There are 42 additional deaths, bringing the total death count to 3,811.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,524, with 205 of them on ventilators.
July 29, 1:52 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,735 coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 112,773. There are 69 additional deaths, reaching a total of 3,769 for the state.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals decrease to 1,544, with 221 of them on ventilators.
July 28, 12:00 p.m.
There are 1,121 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total of 111,038 for the state. The COVID-19 death count increased by 26, bringing the total deaths count to 3,700.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,583, with 214 of them on ventilators.
July 27, 12:14 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,343 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 109,917. There are 23 additional deaths for the state, bringing the total death count to 3,674.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to increase to 1,600, with 208 of them on ventilators.
July 26, 12:00 p.m.
There are 3,840 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, reaching a total of 107,574 reported cases. There are 48 more deaths for the state, bringing the total deaths to 3,651.
Hospitalizations decrease to 1,557, with 184 of them on ventilators.
July 24, 12:35 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,084 new coronavirus cases. Total case count for the state is at 103,754. Deaths have increased by 29 overnight, bringing the total deaths to 3,603. 
There are 15 more COVID-19 patients in hospitals, reaching a total of 1,600, and 197 of them are on ventilators. 
July 23, 1:15 p.m.
There are 101,650 reported coronavirus cases for Louisiana, with 3,574 deaths.
There are 1,585 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, with 197 of them on ventilators.
July 21, 1:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,691 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 96,583. The state has 36 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,498. 
There are 1,527 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 186 of them on ventilators.  
July 20, 1:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 6,302 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 94,892. The state has 63 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,462. 
There are 1,508 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 192 of them on ventilators.  
July 17, 5:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,179 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 88,590. The state has 24 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,399. 
There are 1,413 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 161 of them on ventilators.  
July 16, 1:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,280 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 86,411. The state has 24 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,375. 
There are 1,401 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 162 of them on ventilators.  
July 15, 3:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,089 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 84,131. The state has 14 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,351. 
There are 1,369 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 147 of them on ventilators.  
July 14, 1:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,215 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 82,042. The state has 22 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,337. 
There are 1,308 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 142 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 121 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 7,421. Orleans Parish’s case count increases by 101, reaching a total of 8,846.  
July 13, 5:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,705 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 79,827. The state has seven additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,315. 
There are 1,308 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 142 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 200 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 7,300. Orleans Parish’s case count increases by 80, reaching a total of 8,745. 
July 12, 12:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,319 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 78,122. The state has 13 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,308. 
There are 1,243 reported COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 134 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 111 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 7,100. Orleans Parish’s case count increases by 67, reaching a total of 8,665. 
July 11, 12:17 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,167 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 76,803. The state has 23 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,295. 
There are 65 more COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 121 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 242 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 6,989. Orleans Parish’s case count increases by 122, reaching a total of 8,598. 
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July 10, 12:39 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,642 new overnight coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 74,636. There are 25 additional deaths for the state, reaching a total of 3,272.
COVID-19 patients continue to increase to 1,117, with 122 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish’s coronavirus case count increase by 279, reaching a total of 6,747. Orleans Parish sees 132 new cases, bringing the total case count to 8,476. 
July 9, 12:39 p.m.
There are 1,843 new overnight coronavirus cases for Louisiana. The total case count is at 71,994, and there are 16 additional deaths, bringing the total to 3,247.
There are 20 more coronavirus patients in hospitals throughout Louisiana, reaching a total of 1,042, with 110 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish cases grow by 132, bringing the total count to 6,468. Orleans Parish sees 57 new cases, reaching a total of 8,344 cases. 
July 8, 12:07 p.m.
As of July 7, there are 46,334 presumed recovered from the coronavirus. 
Louisiana coronavirus cases climb by 1,888, reaching a total of 70,151. There are 20 additional deaths, bringing the total to 3,231. 
There are three less COVID-19 patients in hospitals. There are 1,022 COVID-19 patients, with 105 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 105 more coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 6,336. Orleans Parish has 81 more coronavirus cases, reaching a total case count of 8,287.
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July 7, 1:20 p.m.
Coronavirus cases in Louisiana are up by 1,936, bringing the total case count to 68,263. There are 23 additional, overnight deaths, reaching a total of 3,211. 
There are 61 more COVID-19 patients in hospitals, bringing the total to 1,025, with 109 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 253 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total case count to 6,231. Orleans Parish sees 63 more coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 8,206. 
July 6, 12:04 p.m.
Louisiana has 66,327 reported cases, up 1,101 since yesterday. There are eight additional deaths for the state, bringing the total to 3,188.
There are 38 additional COVID-19 patients in hospitals, reaching a total of 964, with 109 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 5,978 cumulative cases, up 104 since yesterday. Orleans Parish has 36 additional cases, bringing the total to 8,143.
July 5, 12:17 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,937 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 65,226, and there are ten additional deaths. Total deaths are at 3,180 reported deaths.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise to 926. 105 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 190 new coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 5,874. Orleans Parish sees 76 additional coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 8,107.
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July 4
Louisiana Department of Health has not updated their coronavirus numbers because of Fourth of July holiday.
July 3, 12:05 p.m.
There are 1,728 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total to 63,289. There are 23 additional deaths, reaching a total of 3,170 deaths.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increase by 12. There are now 852 patients, with 93 of them on ventilators. 
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 153 more cases, bringing a total of 5,684. Orleans Parish has 71 additional cases, reaching a total of 8,031. 
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July 2, 12:05 p.m.
Louisiana sees 1,383 new, overnight coronavirus cases, reaching a total of 61,561 cases. There are 17 more deaths for the state, bringing the total to 3,147.
There are 41 more COVID-19 patients in hospitals. There are a total of 840 patients, with 91 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 181 additional cases, bringing the total to 5,531. Orleans Parish sees 41 additional cases, reaching a total of 7,960 cases.
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July 1, 12:39 p.m.
There are 2,083 new coronavirus cases in Louisiana, bringing the total case count to 60,178. The state now has 17 additional deaths, reaching a total of 3,130.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to increase to 799, with 84 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 227 additional cases, bringing the total case count to 5,350. Orleans Parish sees 68 additional cases, reaching a total of 7,919 coronavirus cases. 
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June 30, 12:52 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,014 new cases, bringing the total case count to 58,095. There are 22 additional deaths, having a total of 3,113 deaths.
COVID-19 patients for the state increase to 781, with 83 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 89 new cases, reaching a total of 5,123. Orleans Parish sees 55 new cases, having 7,851 total cases. 
June 29, 12:10 p.m.
As of June 28, there are 42,225 presumed recovered COVID-19 patients in Louisiana. 
There are 844 new coronavirus cases for Louisiana, bringing the total to 57,081. There are 3,091 deaths, up five since yesterday.
There are 22 additional COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 737, with 79 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish sees 71 new cases, bringing the total case count to 5,034. Orleans Parish has 36 new cases, bringing the total cases to 7,796.
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June 28
Louisiana had 1,467 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 56,237. There are 3,086 reported deaths.
There are 715 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, which is 15 more than on June 26.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,963 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,760 cumulative cases.
June 27, 12:23 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health will not update its dashboard due to a planned power outage. Reports will resume tomorrow, June 28. 
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June 26, 12:11 p.m.
There are 1,354 new coronavirus cases in Louisiana, bringing the total cases to 54,769. There are 26 additional deaths, reaching a total of 3,077. 
COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state continue to rise by 47. There are now 700 patients, with 73 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 109 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 4,833. Orleans Parish has 43 new cases, bringing the total to 7,681. 
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June 25, 1:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 938 new overnight cases, bringing the total cases to 53,415. There have been 12 additional deaths reaching a total of 3,051.
There are 22 new COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The total is now 653, and 77 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish is up by 87 with 4,724 cases. Orleans Parish cases have increased by 28 with 7,638 cases.
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June 24, 12:09 p.m.
With 882 new coronavirus cases statewide, Louisiana has 52,477 reported cases. The state also saw 18 additional deaths, bringing the total deaths to 3,039.
There are 15 less COVID-19 patients in hospitals since yesterday, June 23, bringing the total to 631. 77 of the patients are on ventilators.
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June 23
Louisiana has 51, 595 reported cases of coronavirus with 3,021 deaths.
There are 646 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 83 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,514 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,571 cumulative cases. 
June 21, 12:44 p.m.
Louisiana has 49,778 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,993 deaths.
There are 589 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 69 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,374 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,518 cumulative cases. 
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June 17, 11:45 a.m.
Louisiana has 48,634 reported cases of coronavirus, with 2,950 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals decrease to 585, with 83 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,357 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,459 cumulative cases. 
June 16, 1:57 p.m.
Louisiana has 47,706 reported cases of coronavirus, with 2,930 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals increase to 588, with 77 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,301 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,428 cumulative cases. 
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June 15, 12:31 p.m.
There are 37,017 presumed recoveries throughout the state. Louisiana has 47,172 reported cases of coronavirus and 2,906 deaths.
There are 12 more COVID-19 patients in hospitals, bringing the total to 568, with 76 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,284 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,411 cumulative cases. 
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June 14, 11:48 a.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 336 new cases bringing the total to 46,619 reported cases with 2,901 deaths.
There are 12 more COVID-19 patients in hospitals, bringing the total to 556, with 76 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,226 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,393 cumulative cases.
June 13, 1:55 p.m.
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,288 new cases due to a backlog from labs. There are 46,283 reported cases with 2,891 deaths.
COVID-19 patients continue to decrease to 542, with 76 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,197 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,343 cumulative cases.
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June 12, 2:28 p.m.
With over 500 new coronavirus cases, Louisiana has 44,995 total cases with 2,883 deaths.
There are five less COVID-19 patients in hospitals, bringing the total to 549, with 74 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,150 cumulative cases of coronavirus, and Orleans Parish has 7,319 cumulative cases. 
June 11, 1:38 p.m.
With over 400 new coronavirus cases, Louisiana has 44,472 total cases with 2,874 deaths.
There are four new COVID-19 patients, bringing the total to 553, with 77 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,088 cumulative cases of coronavirus, and Orleans Parish has 7,294 cumulative cases. 
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June 10, 2:05 p.m.
Louisiana has 418 new coronavirus cases, bringing total cases to 44,030 reported cases and 2,855 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to drop to 549 with 72 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 4,054 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,279 cumulative cases. 
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June 9, 11:04 a.m.
Louisiana has 43,612 reported coronavirus cases with 2,844 deaths.
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals has dropped from 582 to 568 with 67 of those on ventilators. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 60 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 4,023, and Orleans Parish has 10 new cases, bringing the total to 7,247. 

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June 8, 11:55 a.m.
Louisiana has 43,050 reported coronavirus cases with 2,831 deaths.
582 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals, with 71 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 14 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 3,963, and Orleans Parish has seven new cases, bringing the total to 7,237. 
June 7, 11:55 a.m.
Louisiana has 42,816 reported coronavirus cases with 2,825 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in Louisiana continue to decrease to 575, with 74 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 38 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 3,949, and Orleans Parish has eight new cases, bringing the total to 7,230. 
June 6, 12:14 p.m.
Coronavirus cases in Louisiana increase by 497, bringing total cases to 42,486 with 2,814 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to decrease to 582, with 77 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,911 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,222 cumulative cases. 
June 5, 11:58 a.m.
Louisiana coronavirus cases increase by 427, reaching a total of 41,989 reported cases with 2,801 deaths.
604 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals, with 75 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,874 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,026 cumulative cases.
June 4, 11:58 a.m.
Coronavirus cases in Louisiana continue to climb by over 400, with 41,562 reported cases and 2,772 deaths.
Four less COVID-19 patients are in hospitals, having 613 patients with 82 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,820 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,192 cumulative cases. 
June 3, 12:05 p.m.
With 387 new cases, Louisiana has 41,133 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,759 deaths.
There are 617 COVID-19 patients in hospitals with 86 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,773 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,174 cumulative cases. 
June 2, 12:00 p.m.
With an overnight increase of over 400, Louisiana has 40,746 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,724 deaths.
The number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to decrease to 639, with only 83 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,730 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,156 cumulative cases.
June 1, 12:09 p.m.
Louisiana has a total of 40,341 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,690 deaths. 
There are 661 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 86 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,666 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,141 cumulative cases. 
May 30, 11:59 a.m.
With 775 new cases of coronavirus in Louisiana, reported numbers come to 39,577 and 2,680 deaths.
Patients in hospitals throughout the state continue to decrease to 674 with only 84 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,591 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,108 cases. 
May 28, 11:58 a.m.
Louisiana has 305 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 38,802 reported cases and 2,635 deaths.
COVID-19 patients continue to decrease to 761, with only 100 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,526 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,067 cases. 
May 27, 11:57 a.m.
With over 400 new cases overnight, Louisiana has 38,497 reported cases, and 2,617 deaths. 
COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to decrease to 798, and 100 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,491 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,045 cumulative cases. 
May 26. 12:00 p.m.
With 245 new coronavirus cases, Louisiana has 38,054 total cases with 2,596 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals decrease to 831, and 103 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,462 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,021 cumulative cases.
May 25, 12:05 p.m.
Louisiana has 28,700 presumed recovered coronavirus patients, with 37,890 positive cases and 2,585 deaths.
There are 847 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 102 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,438 cases, and Orleans Parish has 7,005 cases. 
May 24, 11:49 a.m.
With an increase of 129, Louisiana’s coronavirus cases have reached 37,169 with 2,567 deaths.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to decrease to 813, and 102 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,386 cases, and Orleans Parish has 6,953 cumulative cases.
May 23, 11:50 a.m.
Louisiana coronavirus cases have increased by 115, bringing the total to 37,040. There are 2,560 reported deaths. 
The number of coronavirus patients in hospitals continue to decrease to 836, with only 112 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish cases have increased to 3,382, and Orleans Parish cases have increased to 6,949. 
May 22, 12:00 p.m.
Coronavirus cases have increased by more than 400, bringing the total to 36,925, and there are 2,545 related deaths.
COVID-19 patients in hospitals continue to decrease to 867, and 104 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,370 cumulative cases, and Orleans Parish has 6,944 cumulative cases. 
May 21, 12:02 p.m.
Although there are 1188 new reported coronavirus cases in Louisiana, 682 of the cases are from labs reporting numbers for the first time, bringing the total to 36,504. There are 2,506 COVID-19 related deaths.
The number of patients in hospitals continue to decrease to 884, with 107 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,319 cases with 225 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,904 cases with no overnight deaths, remaining at 500. 
May 20, 12:01 p.m.
Coronavirus cases in Louisiana have increased by 300 overnight, bringing the total to 35,316. There are 2,485 COVID-19 related deaths.
Of the 931 patients in hospitals, 110 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,213 cases with 221 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,884 cases with 500 deaths. 
May 19, 12:39 p.m.
Louisiana’s coronavirus cases have increased by over 300 overnight, bringing the total to 35,038. 
There are 2,458 reported COVID-19 related deaths. 
Of the 1,004 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 112 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,145 cases with 219, and Orleans Parish has 6,869 cases with 494 deaths. 
May 18, 11:49 a.m.
There are 34,709 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,440 deaths in Louisiana.
With 1,031 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 118 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,056 cases with 216 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,822 cases with 495 deaths. 
May 17, 12:05 p.m.
Louisiana has 34,432 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,425 deaths.
There are 1,019 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 111 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,034 cases with 212 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,809 cases with 495 deaths. 
May 16, 1:16 p.m.
With Louisiana’s stay-at-home order lifted, there are 34,117 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,413 deaths.
Of the 1,028 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 123 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 3,009 cases with 208 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,781 cases with 495 deaths.
May 15, 11:57 a.m.
Louisiana has 33,837 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,382 deaths.
1,091 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals throughout the state, and 132 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,953 cases with 205 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,787 cases with 489 deaths.
May 14, 12:05 p.m.
There are 33,489 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,351 deaths in Louisiana.
1,193 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals throughout the state, and 140 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,898 cases with 201 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,768 cases with 482 deaths. 
May 13, 12:34 p.m.
Louisiana has 32,662 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,315 deaths. 
Of the 1,194 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 147 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,487 cases with 199 deaths, and Orleans Parish 6,753 cases with 481 deaths. 
May 12, 11:58 a.m.
There are 32,050 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,281 deaths in Louisiana.
With 1,320 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 146 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,445 cases with 190 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,718 cases with 477 deaths. 
May 11, 11:53 a.m.
Louisiana has 31,815 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,242 deaths. 
Of the 1,310 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 157 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,398 cases with 188 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,693 cases with 470 deaths. 
May 10, 12:00 p.m.
There are 31,600 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,213 deaths in Louisiana.
With 1,324 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 161 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,374 cases with 182 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,682 cases with 468 deaths. 
May 9, 12:18 p.m.
Louisiana has 31,417 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,194 deaths.
With 1,359 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 185 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,348 cases with 179 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,674 cases with 468 deaths. 
May 8, 12:10 p.m.
There are 30,855 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,154 deaths in Louisiana.
Of the 1,359 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 185 are on ventilators. 
East Baton Rouge has 2,284 cases with 171 deaths.
May 7, 12:03 p.m.
There are 30,652 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,135 deaths in Louisiana.
Of the 1,432 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 189 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,256 cases with 170 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,626 cases with 463 deaths. 
May 6, 4:04 p.m.
Louisiana has 30,399 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,094 deaths.
1,465 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals throughout the state, with 187 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,224 cases with 165 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,608 cases with 464 deaths. 
May 5, 12:00 p.m.
There are 29,996 reported cases of coronavirus with 2,042 deaths in Louisiana.
Of the 1,512 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 194 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,175 cases with 163 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,575 cases with 453 deaths. 
May 4, 12:11 p.m.
Louisiana has 29,673 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,991 deaths. 
With 1,502 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 220 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,131 cases with 156 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,557 cases with 447 deaths. 
May 3, 11:46 a.m.
There are 29,340 reported cases of coronavirus in Louisiana with 1,969 deaths.
Of the 1,530 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 213 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,086 cases with 153 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,538 cases with 441 deaths.
May 2, 11:44 a.m.
Louisiana has 29,140 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,950 deaths.
With 1,545 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 208 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 2,054 cases with 148 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,524 cases with 439 deaths.
May 1, 11:59 a.m.
There are 28,711 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,927 deaths in Louisiana.
Of the 1,607 COVID-19 patients throughout the state, 230 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,989 cases with 146 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,495 deaths. 
Apr. 30, 12:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 28,001 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,862 deaths.
With 1,601 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 231 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,874 cases with 137 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,452 cases with 434 deaths. 
Apr. 29, 12:08 p.m.
There are 27,660 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,802 deaths in Louisiana.
Of the 1,629 COVID-19 patients throughout the state, 244 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,830 cases with 129 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,420 with 416 deaths. 
Apr. 28, 12:04 p.m.
Louisiana has 27,286 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,758 deaths.
With 1,666 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 244 of them are on ventilators.
East Bat Rouge Parish has 1,787 cases with 125 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,380 cases with 410 deaths. 
Apr. 27, 11:53 a.m.
There are 27,068 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,697 deaths and 17,303 presumed recovered in Louisiana. 
Of the 1,683 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 262 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,771 cases with 124 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,365 cases with 406 deaths. 
Apr. 26, 12:24 p.m.
Louisiana has 26,773 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,670 deaths. 
With 1,701 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 265 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,739 cases with 120 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,342 cases with 406 deaths. 
Apr. 25, 12:20 p.m. 
There are 26,512 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,644 deaths in Louisiana. 
1,700 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals with 268 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,720 cases with 114 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,297 cases with 399 deaths. 
Apr. 24, 12:06 p.m.
Louisiana has 26,140 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,601 deaths. 14, 927 people have recovered from the virus as of Apr. 22. 
With 1,697 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 286 of them are on ventilators.
There are 1,697 cases in East Baton Rouge Parish with 109 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,286 cases with 392 deaths.
Apr. 23, 12:00 p.m.
There are 25,739 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,540 deaths in Louisiana.
Of the 1,727 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 274 of them are on ventilator.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,636 cases with 100 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,263 cases with 387 deaths.
Apr. 22, 12:02 p.m.
Louisiana has 25, 258 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,473 deaths.
With 1,747 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 287 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,603 cases with 95 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,209 cases with 367 deaths. 
Apr. 21, 12:01 p.m.
There are 24,854 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,405 deaths in Louisiana.
Of the 1,798 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state, 297 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,560 cases with 90 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,169 cases with 344 deaths.
Apr. 20, 11:53 a.m.
Louisiana has 24,523 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,328 deaths.
1,794 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals throughout the state, with 332 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,534 cases with 74 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,148 cases with 339 deaths.
Apr. 19, 12:00 p.m.
There are 23,928 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,296 deaths in Louisiana.
With 1,748 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 349 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,512 cases with 72 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 6,000 cases with 329 deaths. 
Apr. 18, 12:00 p.m.
Louisiana has 23,580 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,267 deaths.
Throughout the state, there are 1,761 COVID-19 patients in hospitals with 347 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,476 cases with 72 deaths, and Orleans Parish  has 5,953 cases with 324 deaths. 
Apr. 17, 12:14 p.m.
There are 23,118 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,213 deaths in Louisiana.
There are 1,868 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 363 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,424 cases with 66 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,906 cases with 317 deaths. 
Apr. 16, 12:03 p.m.
Louisiana has 22,532 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,156 deaths. 
With 1,914 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout Louisiana, 396 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,389 cases with 66 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,847 cases with 302 deaths.
Apr. 15, 12:00 p.m.
There are 21, 951 reported cases of coronavirus in Louisiana, with 1,103 deaths.
1,943 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals throughout the state with 425 of them on ventilators. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,325 cases with 62 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,769 cases with 287 deaths. 
Apr. 14, 11:56 a.m.
Louisiana has 21,518 reported cases of coronavirus with 1,013 deaths.
There are 1,977 COVID-19 patients throughout the state with 436 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,295 cases with 58 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,718 cases with 276 deaths. 
Apr. 13, 11:56 a.m.
There are 21,016 reported cases of coronavirus with 884 deaths in Louisiana.
With 2,134 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout Louisiana, 461 of them are on ventilators. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,273 reported cases with 52 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,651 cases with 244 deaths.
Apr. 12, 11:58 a.m.
Louisiana has 20,595 reported cases of coronavirus with 840 deaths. 
2,084 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals with 458 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,223 cases with 49 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,600 cases with 235 deaths. 
Apr. 11, 12:05 p.m.
There are 20,014 reported cases of coronavirus with 806 deaths in Louisiana.
Throughout the state, 2,067 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals with 470 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,158 cases with 45 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,535 cases with 232 deaths. 
Apr. 10, 12:06 p.m.
Louisiana has 19,253 reported cases of the coronavirus with 755 deaths. 
Throughout the state, there are 2,054 COVID-19 patients in hospitals with 479 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,088 cases with 39 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,416 cases with 225 deaths.
Apr. 9, 12:01 p.m.
There are 18,283 reported cases of the coronavirus with 702 deaths in Louisiana. 
2,014 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals with 473 of them on ventilators. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 1,000 cases with 36 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,242 cases with 224 deaths. 
Apr. 8, 11:58 a.m.
Louisiana has 17,030 reported cases of coronavirus with 652 deaths. 
Throughout the state, there are 1,983 COVID-19 patients in hospitals with 490 of them on ventilators. 
There are 935 cases in East Baton Rouge Parish with 33 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 5,070 cases with 208 deaths. 
Apr. 7, 12:10 p.m.
There are 16,284 reported cases of coronavirus in Louisiana with 582 deaths. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 892 cases with 31 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 4,942 cases with 185 deaths. 
Apr. 6, 12:01 p.m.
Louisiana has 14,867 reported cases of coronavirus with 512 deaths. 
There are 1,809 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, with 563 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 816 cases with 25 deaths, and Orleans Parish has 4,565 cases with 171 deaths. 
Apr. 5, 11:59 a.m.
There are 13,010 reported cases of coronavirus in Louisiana with 477 deaths.
Of the 1,803 coronavirus patients in hospitals, 561 are on ventilators. 
61 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes have a reported case.
Apr. 4, 12:07 p.m.
There are 12,496 reported cases of coronavirus with 409 deaths in Louisiana.
With 1,707 COVID-19 patients in hospitals, 535 of them are on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 621 cases, and Orleans Parish has 3,966 cases of coronavirus. 
Apr. 3, 12:06 p.m.
Louisiana has 10,297 reported cases of coronavirus with 370 total deaths. 
There are 1,707 COVID-19 patients in hospitals throughout the state with 535 of them on ventilators. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 389 cases. 20 Baton Rouge residents have died from the virus.
Orleans Parish has 3,476 cases with 148 deaths. 
Apr. 2, 12:05 p.m.
Louisiana has 9,150 reported cases of coronavirus with 310 total deaths.
1,639 COVID-19 patients are in hospitals with 507 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 325 cases with 11 deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health, and Orleans Parish has 3,148 cases with 125 deaths. 
Apr. 1, 12:20 p.m.
There are 6,424 known cases of the coronavirus in Louisiana with 273 deaths. As of Wednesday afternoon, 1,498 people are in hospitals throughout the state with 490 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 244 cases of coronavirus with 10 deaths. 
Orleans Parish has 2,270 cases of coronavirus with 115 deaths.
Mar. 31, 12:07 p.m.
Louisiana has 5,237 known cases of coronavirus, an increase of over a thousand in 24 hours. There are 239 COVID-19 related deaths.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 228 cases with nine deaths.
Orleans Parish has 1,834 cases with 101 deaths. 
Mar. 30, 12:02 p.m.
There are 4,025 reported cases of coronavirus in Louisiana with 185 total deaths reported. There are 1,158 COVID-19 patients in hospitals with 385 of them on ventilators.
East Baton Rouge Parish has 188 cases with nine total deaths. Orleans Parish has 1,480 cases with 86 total deaths. 
Mar. 29, 12:20 p.m.
Louisiana has 3,540 reported cases of coronavirus with 151 total deaths. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 164 cases of coronavirus with seven total deaths. 
Orleans Parish has 1,350 cases of coronavirus with 73 total deaths. 
Mar. 28, 1:07 p.m.
There are now 3,315 reported cases of coronavirus in Louisiana with 137 reported deaths. 
The jump from Friday’s confirmed cases to Saturday’s is the largest yet. 
East Baton Rouge Parish has 153 cases, up from 124 on Friday.
Mar. 27, 12:09 p.m.
There are 2,746 reported cases and 119 reported deaths of the coronavirus in Louisiana.
124 cases are in East Baton Rouge Parish with six deaths of parish residents, with a seventh from a man from Mississippi who received treatment from a hospital in Baton Rouge. 
Orleans Parish has 1,170 cases with 57 deaths. 
Mar. 26, 12:05 p.m.
Louisiana has 2,305 reported cases of coronavirus with 83 deaths. 676 COVID-19 patients are in the hospital with 239 of them on ventilators. There are 105 cases in the East Baton Rouge Parish with four deaths. 997 cases are in Orleans Parish with 46 deaths. 
Mar. 25, 12:07 p.m.
Louisiana’s coronavairus cases have reached 1,795 with 65 COVID-19 related deaths. East Baton Rouge Parish has 75 cases with three deaths. Orleans Parish has 827 cases with 37 deaths. 
Mar. 24, 12:02 p.m.
There are 1,388 reported cases of the coronavirus in Louisiana with now 46 deaths. The East Baton Rouge Parish has 58 cases with two deaths. Cases in Orleans Parish have reached 675 cases with 26 deaths. 
Mar. 23, 12:07 p.m.
Louisiana has 1,172 reported cases of the coronavirus and 34 deaths by COVID-19. 41 of the 64 parishes are affected. There are 43 cases in East Baton Rouge Parishes. 
Mar. 22, 9:46 a.m.
Coronaviruses cases in Louisiana have surpassed 800, reaching 837. There are 20 cases in East Baton Rouge Parish. 
6:47 p.m.
Louisiana has 763 positive coronavirus cases, with 18 cases in the East Baton Rouge Parish. COVID-19 deaths have reached 20 for the state. 
Mar. 21, 10:13 a.m.
As of Saturday morning, Mar. 21, there are 585 positive cases of the coronavirus, with deaths reaching up to 16 in Louisiana. 
5:31 p.m.
Louisiana coronaviruses cases have surged to 537, with 14 total deaths for the state. The four who died today had underlying medical conditions. 
Mar. 20, 9:35 a.m.
Louisiana coronavirus cases have reached 479 with up to 10 deaths. There are 299 cases in Orleans Parish and 7 cases in the East Baton Rouge Parish.
5:42 p.m.
Louisiana now has 392 positive coronavirus cases, with 249 cases in Orleans Parish. 10 deaths have been reported.
The coronavirus has affected 26 of the 64 parishes within the state. 
Mar. 19, 10:00 a.m.
Louisiana’s reported coronavirus cases have reached 347, with an eighth death. There are now five cases in East Baton Rouge Parish.
The virus is affecting 17 parishes. 
5:32 p.m.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Mar. 18, there are now 280 reported cases of the coronavirus throughout Louisiana.
3:14 p.m.
A seventh COVID-19 death has been reported in Louisiana, the first COVID-19 related death from Jefferson Parish. 257 people have tested positive for the virus across the state.
12:38 p.m.
The East Baton Rouge parish has confirmed its second case of the coronavirus. Officials have also confirmed a sixth death due to COVID-19. 
10:43 a.m.
Five deaths have been reported due to the coronavirus. 
Mar. 18, 9:39 a.m.
Louisiana has 240 positive cases of COVID-19. 
As of Wednesday morning, Mar. 18, the following parishes have been affected by the coronavirus: Ascension, Bossier, Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Lafourche, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Terrebonne and Washington.
4:54 p.m.
Louisiana now has 196 positive cases of COVID-19. 
The following parishes have positive cases of the coronavirus: Ascension, Bossier, Caddo, East Baton Rouge, Lafourche, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Terrebonne and Washington. 
4:36 p.m.
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has announced the first case of COVID-19 within the East Baton Rouge Parish.
“City-Parish and our COVID-19 healthcare partners are ready for this,” Mayor Broome said. “I want every member of the public to understand the critical role they play at this point – that is to follow the guidance we have been communicating and reiterating. It is vital that residents adhere to practicing social distancing and self-isolation if you have symptoms.”
This comes after the first drive-through coronavirus testing center in Mid-City Baton Rouge ran out of testing kits in less than an hour. 
March 17, 10:30 a.m.
There are now 171 positive coronavirus cases in Louisiana, after 457 tests completed by the state lab. The parish break-down is as follows: Orleans (116), Jefferson (31), St. Tammany (6), Caddo (4), St. Charles (3), Terrebonne (3), Lafourche (2), St. Bernard (2), Ascension (1), Bossier (1), St. John the Baptist (1) and Washington (1). 
A fourth death has been confirmed in Orleans Parish. This is now the second death from Lambeth House, a New Orleans retirement home.
4:06 p.m.
Gov. John Bel Edwards has stated there are now 136 positive cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana, with one new case in Ascension Parish. A third death has also been confirmed in Orleans Parish.
Edwards has also issued for all fitness centers and gyms to close throughout the state starting at midnight of Mar. 16. 
1:20 p.m.
There are now 132 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state.
March 16, 9:45 a.m.
There are 114 positive cases of COVID-19. 
There are no cases in Baton Rouge. However, the following parishes have cases: Bossier (1), Caddo (3), Lafourche (2), Jefferson (16), Orleans (79), St. Charles (3), St. John the Baptist (1), St. Tammany (5), St. Bernard (2)and Terrebonne (2).
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 
March 15, 7:01 p.m.
There are 103 presumptive positive cases of cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana. As of Sunday evening, Mar. 15, there are two confirmed deaths due to the coronavirus, according to WAFB. 
The patients who died from the virus include a 58-year-old and a 53-year-old, and both had underlying health issues, according to WBRZ. 
As of Sunday, Mar. 15 at 7:01 p.m., there are no reported coronavirus cases in Baton Rouge. However, the following parishes have cases: Bossier (1), Caddo (2), Lafourche (1), Jefferson (14), Orleans (75), St. Charles (2), St. John the Baptist (1), St. Tammany (4), St. Bernard (1) and Terrebonne (2).
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation, suspending all gatherings of over 250 people until Apr. 13. Also, all K-12 Louisiana public schools are closed from Mar. 15 to Apr. 13. 
“We are at an inflection point now, and we are going to take bold action to minimize the further spread of this illness. That is why I am issuing this order today, ending all events of more than 250 people, closing our schools, and reducing the amount of face-to-face public interaction at state government buildings,” Gov. Edwards said in a statement. “These steps are necessary to protect the health and safety of the people of Louisiana from the risk of COVID-19.”
University classes will also be held online beginning Monday, March 30, through the end of the spring semester, according to Strategic Communications.
“Moving in-person courses to online will allow us to help slow the spread of the virus and protect all of us, as well as our friends, family, neighbors and colleagues, from exposure to the illness,” Interim president Tom Galligan said in an email Thursday. “The university will remain open and operational during this time period, however, and staff members should continue to work normal schedules.”
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.