Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles

Louisiana residents face tough road to recovery with coronavirus restrictions after Hurricane Laura - Fox News

As the town of Lake Charles, Louisiana attempts to recuperate from the arduous challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the community must now tackle the fallout from Hurricane Laura. More info »

Fox News - 09/19/2020 04:11am

Louisiana coronavirus: Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles see spread

Louisiana’s coronavirus trajectory is looking “much, much better,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday, but areas around Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles are still dealing with ... More info »

The Daily Advertiser - 06/10/2020 10:02am

Coronavirus in Louisiana: Casino closures hurting state economy

The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has shuttered these money-making machines for seven weeks, leaving the booming Lake Charles economically filled with uncertainties. More info »

The Daily Advertiser - 04/23/2020 04:00am

Lake Charles mayor tests positive for coronavirus and is recovering at his home | Coronavirus | theadvocate.com

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter tested positive for COVID-19 last week, according to an announcement he made Monday on his Facebook page. “I’ve had to cancel several public engagements this week ... More info »

The Advocate - 01/03/2021 10:01am

Louisiana hospitals are under strain as coronavirus cases surge: 'Who can come to help?' | Coronavirus | nola.com

As positive coronavirus cases continue to rise across Louisiana, the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is soaring to levels record… The Lake Charles area is facing its own, unique ... More info »

NOLA.com - 07/16/2020 12:00pm

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