5th Case of COVID-19 in Lafourche, Chaisson says

Death toll rises to 10; total cases at 392
March 19, 2020
Nicholls Library closing; On-campus residents encouraged to return home
March 19, 2020
Death toll rises to 10; total cases at 392
March 19, 2020
Nicholls Library closing; On-campus residents encouraged to return home
March 19, 2020

There is now a fifth confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lafourche, Parish President Archie Chaisson said this afternoon.


 

This is one more case of the virus than was reported earlier today. 

 

Chaisson said it is in the South Lafourche area. 

 

He said he would let the public know more once more information becomes available. 


 

Chaisson also addressed the rumor that the National Guard is in the State to enforce a military curfew. He said they are in the area to help the State and public health officials with mobile testing sites. 

 

“They are not, in any way shape or form, militarizing to shut anything down or to lock anybody in the State,” he said.