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UPDATE: Department of Health confirms additional COVID-19 related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 10.
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Department of Health confirms eighth COVID-19 related death
The Louisiana Department of Health reports an eighth death related to COVID-19. The 60-year-old individual was a St. James Parish resident.
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Department of Health issues guidance on elective procedures
The Department of Health has issued guidance on elective procedures.
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Seventh COVID-19 related death, first Jefferson Parish death reported in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health reports a seventh death related to COVID-19. The 72-year-old individual was a Jefferson Parish resident. There is no known connection to the Lambeth House.
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Sixth COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana
The Orleans Parish resident was a 92-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans. A fifth death was reported earlier on Tuesday. This was a 98-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.
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CORRECTION: Fifth COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana
The State of Louisiana reports a fifth death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was a 98-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans. A fourth death was reported on Tuesday. This was an 80-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.
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Department of Health issues guidance for dental practices
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued guidance for dental practices.
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Fourth COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana
The Orleans Parish resident was an 80-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans. A third death was reported on Monday. This was an 84-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.
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Department of Health launches interactive dashboard for tracking COVID-19 in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health has launched a new interactive dashboard for tracking COVID-19 testing results in Louisiana. This new dashboard includes a heat map of the state along with a breakdown of positive cases by parish.
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State of Louisiana reports second COVID-19 related death
The State of Louisiana reports a second death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was a 53-year-old individual with underlying medical conditions. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans.
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State of Louisiana reports first COVID-19 related death
The State of Louisiana reports first death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was a 58-year-old individual with underlying health conditions. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary Hospital and Medical Center.
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CORRECTION: State Department of Health recommends COVID-19 testing for any patient with fever, respiratory symptoms and a negative influenza test
All patients suspected (and undergoing testing) for COVID-19 should isolate at home until they receive their test results. If test results are positive, patients should be isolated at home until cleared by a physician or public health official.