New Orleans 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans

Covid-19 surge hits New Orleans: A new subvariant on the rise

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Health officials have noted a concerning rise in COVID-19 cases in the city ... On June 28, Louisiana reported a positivity rate of 6%. A little over a month later ... More info »

MSN - 08/08/2023 01:15pm

Louisiana ranks ‘worse than average’ for racial, ethnic health disparities, report says

Data from the Commonwealth Fund show that the quality of care people receive and their health outcomes worsened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. More info »

WWNO - 04/18/2024 08:47am

Convicted Ex-New Orleans Mayor Has Done His Time. Now, Can He Get the Right to Carry a Gun?

Convicted Ex-New Orleans Mayor Has Done His Time ... Nagin was granted supervised release from prison in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. His March 19 motion also seeks return of his passport ... More info »

U.S. News & World Report - 03/29/2024 12:04am

Louisiana town records, COVID-19 funds, employee payments cited in audit

Failure to maintain budgetary records, misused federal funds for COVID-19 relief, and possible illegal payments to city employees have been found in the audit of a Louisiana town ... ordinance and ... More info »

New Orleans City Business - 03/21/2024 12:00pm

Tulsa athletic director Rick Dickson announces retirement

Earlier this week, Tulsa sports information director Don Tomkalski announced he will retire on May 31 after a 40-year career. Tomkalski, the longest-tenured athletic department employee, worked under ... More info »

San Diego Union-Tribune - 04/19/2024 05:33pm

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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