Independence 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 Independence, LA community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Louisiana hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Louisiana Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Louisiana government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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 Independence

Independence man accused of making $1.4M in false COVID-19 claims sentenced

An Independence man who federal prosecutors said fraudulently made nearly $1.4 million in claims for COVID-19 relief funds was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Kansas City to a year in prison. More info »

Kansas City Star - 04/17/2025 01:56am

Independence man sentenced to prison for $1.4M COVID relief fraud

An Independence man who fraudulently claimed nearly $1.4 million in COVID-19 relief funds was sentenced Tuesday to one year and one day in federal prison.Richard Schiele Jr., 51, also must pay $ ... More info »

KMBC Kansas City - 04/15/2025 07:50am

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