While flu season has been hitting Louisiana hard, the state really isn't seeing any movement on the COVID-19 front. But some folks are testing positive with this new strain.
Health officials have confirmed a rise in COVID-19 cases in Louisiana. The CDC data shows that in June Louisiana reported a 6% increase, but now a month later on August 2nd, the rate has tripled showing a 19% increase in COVID-19 cases. According to Dr.Fred Lopez from LSU Health, the reported most patients are experiencing respiratory symptoms and fever as expected with the virus.
A Houston-area teacher who was accused of putting her son in the trunk of her car because he had COVID-19 is getting an outpouring of support from her community.
While other schools will be making their way back to campus after the holiday break, Carencro Catholic is delaying their return to school due to COVID-19.