Originally published: . Volume 11, No. 7. Source pages: 1.
On June 25 Gov. John Bel Edwards extended Phase Two of reopening in Louisiana for another 28 days, as new COVID- 19 cases and hospitalizations increased across the state.
“We have watched with concern as cases continue to rise in Louisiana, which is why we are pausing the state in Phase Two for now. Data from the last three days makes it crystal clear that Louisiana is not ready to move to Phase Three just yet,” Gov. Edwards said.
More than 3,000 Louisianans have died from complications of COVID-19, and over 65,000 confirmed cases. Louisiana has also pushed to increase testing, exceeding its goal of 200,000 tests for the month of June already.
"… None of us wants to go back to a time of greater restrictions, which is why it is incredibly important that all Louisianans take the necessary mitigation measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state," said the Gov. Edwards, "including wearing cloth masks or face coverings when they are in public, staying home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms, keeping six feet of social distance and washing their hands frequently.”
Gov. Edwards (Courtesy photo)
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