The state’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses triple digits today, now at 119 fatalities. With 36 deaths in a 24 time period, that’s the largest single-day death increase for Louisiana. The state now has a total of 2,746 cases. 97 new hospitalizations and 31 new patients on ventilators.
Governor John Bel Edwards has a message for all retired healthcare workers, and students and recent grads in healthcare fields…
As part of President Trump’s COVID-19 task force, the director of the National Institute Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a household name. During an appearance on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge, Fauci says the summer season may help flatten the curve, but adds there are still many unknowns about this virus.
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Funerals are never easy, and COVID-19 is making a difficult time a lot tougher for families and friends who are losing loved ones. President of Mothe (Mott) Funeral Homes Boyd Mothe Jr. says funeral homes are no stranger to the emerging lack of PPE…
He adds it’s likely at some point both funeral homes and the coroner’s office will also approach capacity.