The Sunday double count of Friday and Saturday finds 1,125 new coronavirus cases, or an average of 562 cases a day.
There is a total of 175,781 cases
The state recorded 23 new deaths bringing the total to 5,550.
Right now there are 550 people hospitalized, down by seven from Friday with 60 people on ventilators, which is unchanged from Friday.
Two day count: 1,125 new coronavirus cases
23 additional deaths for total count of 5,550
Two day count: 1,125 new coronavirus cases
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By New Orleans Breaking News, Today's News | WWL Radio
Oct 18, 2020
Oct 18, 2020 12:59 PM


