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.
We have come to understand that Covid-19 is here for good just like influenza, and it will continue to have mutating properties with different lifespans.
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.
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.
With the latest surge of covid-19 hitting our state and country many Lafayette hospitals are seeing an increase in covid-19 patients and people seeking medical assistance due to having covid like symptoms.