There are two new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in Louisiana, the governor's office announced this afternoon. Both cases, like the one announced Monday, are in the New Orleans area.
Today, the @LADeptHealth has confirmed two new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana. Currently, we have three presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Louisiana, all in the New Orleans area. #lagov #lalege--: https://t.co/t4qHoDZHbI pic.twitter.com/fj2gDnAM3V
— John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) March 10, 2020
The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate reports the patients are being treated at University Medical Center and Touro Infirmary.
"Currently, we have three presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in Louisiana, all in the New Orleans area. While we investigate these cases, we cannot disclose any additional information about these patients at this time," said Gov. Edwards. "It is important that the public take measures to protect their health and reduce the spread of illness, including avoiding going out in public when you are sick, washing your hands, social distancing and disinfecting commonly used surfaces."
"The two new diagnoses are serious news, but not unexpected," said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Our public health leaders and our public safety leadership are actively reviewing next steps, and will provide guidance regarding potential changes and cancellations for public events once more information is known."
The governor said as more testing comes online, it is likely more cases will be confirmed.
"We expect to see more presumptive positives in the coming days and weeks and I am asking all Louisianans to remain vigilant as we work to contain the spread of this and other illnesses," the governor said.
