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

Even with coronavirus disaster declaration, Louisiana's ventilator capacity is 'far from OK' - NOLA.com

Louisiana is staring at an alarming shortage in ventilators that keep coronavirus patients alive when they make it to the ICU, and Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday he foresees ... More info »

NOLA.com - 03/24/2020 12:00pm

New Orleans-area coronavirus cases see alarming spike as governor requests major disaster declaration - CNN

Two days after announcing coronavirus cases were climbing at a frightening clip – notably in two parishes that make up most of metro New Orleans – Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards made a plea ... More info »

CNN - 03/24/2020 01:00pm

Louisiana Coronavirus outbreak: Here's what we know | wwltv.com

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana health officials say the number of coronavirus cases in the state has now topped 100. The Louisiana Department of Public Health says there are 114 cases, with 79 of those ... More info »

WWLTV - 03/16/2020 05:54am

Louisiana asks for coronavirus 'Major Disaster Declaration' | wwltv.com

NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government Tuesday to help respond to the state's increasing amount of COVID-19 cases ... More info »

WWLTV - 03/24/2020 02:28am

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