Athens and other towns across Louisiana are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Athens, LA community.

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Louisiana COVID-19 Cases

Louisiana New Coronavirus Cases:
Louisiana Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,606,064
Louisiana New Coronavirus Deaths:
Louisiana Total Coronavirus Deaths: 19,005
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Athens

A 'cesspool of chaos' contributed to rise in overdoses among Louisiana's pregnant women

Accidental overdose was the top killer of Louisiana’s pregnant women as the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to a new report released this month by the ... More info »

NOLA.com - 04/29/2024 01:00am

The State Department Kept His Proposal on Course

Ben Krauss flew to Athens to propose to Shana Mansbach, with the help of her State Department colleagues, on the last stop of a European tour. More info »

The New York Times - 04/26/2024 02:57am

Raiders pick Brock Bowers hails from the unlikeliest of places: Calif.'s Wine Country

Tight end Brock Bowers of the Georgia Bulldogs poses for portraits at the Indiana Convention Center on March 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. More info »

SFGate on MSN - 04/24/2024 11:00pm

Dak Prescott, Ja’Marr Chase, Tyrann Mathieu: Louisiana all-state team in modern recruiting era

How good are the defensive backs in Louisiana? Four consensus All-Americans at the position did not make the cut. More info »

The Athletic - 04/29/2024 09:59pm

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

The torch's 11-day journey through Greece will end with the handover in Athens to Paris 2024 organizers, who will transport it to France. More info »

KCEN TV - 04/15/2024 11:08pm

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