May 11, 2020 Louisiana Department of Health Updates for 5/11/2020

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 11, 2020 - The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of COVID-19 positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day.

Nursing homes and other adult residential facilities
COVID-19 cases have been reported by 195 nursing homes and 77 other adult residential facilities in Louisiana. A total of 3,597 COVID-19 cases have been reported among residents of nursing homes, and a total of 490 COVID-19 cases have been reported among residents of other adult residential facilities. A total of 828 COVID-19 deaths have been reported among residents of nursing homes, and 55 COVID-19 deaths have been reported among residents of other adult residential facilities. There are 279 licensed and certified nursing homes and 157 adult residential care providers in Louisiana.

The Department will update the number of adult residential facilities with COVID-19 cases, the number of residents who are confirmed to have COVID-19 and the number of deaths among these residents on Mondays and Wednesdays.