Lafayette 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 Lafayette, 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 Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,606,064
Louisiana New Coronavirus Deaths:
Louisiana Total Coronavirus Deaths: 19,005
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Lafayette
First two cases of coronavirus in Lafayette are confirmed, officials say
Lafayette City-Parish Mayor-President Josh Guilllory speaks as he and other local, state, and medical officials hold a press conference to announce the first two confirmed cases of the Covid-19 ... More info »
The Advocate - 03/17/2020 12:00pmLafayette businesses that permanently closed during coronavirus pandemic; what we know
Although coronavirus restrictions in Louisiana prompted many local businesses ... people know about the restaurant's initial temporary closing due to Covid-19 Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Lafayette, La. More info »
The Advocate - 05/28/2020 12:00pmLouisiana coronavirus: Lafayette family adjusts to 'new normal'
But like so many families across Louisiana, things have stopped for the Simons. Schools are closed and employees are working remotely to stifle the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. More info »
The Daily Advertiser - 03/27/2020 12:00pmCoronavirus closures: Events canceled in Lafayette due to COVID-19
As coronavirus spreads, organizations are reacting. Here is a list of event cancellations and closures in and around Lafayette due to COVID-19 ... More info »
The Daily Advertiser - 03/12/2020 07:14amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
Today's Top Deals Around Lafayette

30% Back in Rewards on ALL ink & toner
Lafayette, LA
