Start 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 Start, LA community.
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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 Start
COVID-19 pandemic erupted 5 years ago. Here's what Louisiana hospitals learned since.
Louisiana's first case of COVID-19 was ... now referred to as "the pandemic," does not have an official start and end date, as COVID-19 is still infecting Americans each season. More info »
The Advocate - 03/05/2025 10:00amOutrage in Louisiana: COVID Fraud Cases Top $10 Billion, Baton Rouge Woman Among Hundreds Sentenced
A Baton Rouge woman is among hundreds sentenced in a nationwide COVID fraud crackdown by IRS Criminal Investigation. Over $10 billion in fraud has been uncovered since 2020. More info »
96.5 KPEL - 03/27/2025 01:20amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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