On the same day that Louisiana surpassed 100,000 positive COVID-19 tests, Governor John Bel Edwards signed an order extending Phase Two of reopening from the pandemic shutdown.
“Today, we are reporting 2,408 new cases, which means that the state has now surpassed 100,00 total cases. And of course, these are only the cases we know about. There are undoubtedly more,” Gov. Edwards said. “When you hit a milestone like this one and when you see death totals that are higher than they’ve been in months, as we did yesterday, it’s a reality check,” Edwards said.
The governor says the state is not ready to move to Phase Three until everyone can do a better job controlling the virus spread.
“For anyone out there minimizing the seriousness of this situation, you are doing yourself and this state a terrible disservice. The same is true for anyone questioning the validity of the data that we’re using and releasing every day,” Gov. Edwards said. “COVID-19 is very prevalent throughout our state, and it is more widespread than ever before. We are certainly not where we want to be in Louisiana. I’ve extended Phase 2 with the mask mandate and other restrictions, but we are perilously close to having to make tough decisions that no one wants. This is why we have to follow the mitigation measures that are in place. We have to wear our masks, keep social distance, wash our hands frequently and stay home when we are feeling sick.”
The new order includes the statewide mask mandate and additional restrictions.
Click here to read the renewal proclamation extending Phase Two...
