BREAKING: Governor Edwards extending mask mandate for another 28 days

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Governor John Bel Edwards today announced he has signed an executive order extending current COVID-19 mitigation measures for another 28 days, including the statewide indoor mask mandate.


The order requires face coverings for everyone age 5 or older or enrolled in kindergarten, except for the following:

  • Anyone who has a medical condition that prevents the wearing of a face covering
  • Anyone who is consuming a drink or food 
  • Anyone who is trying to communicate with a person who is hearing impaired 
  • Anyone who is giving a speech for broadcast or to an audience 
  • Anyone temporarily removing his or her face covering for identification purposes

Face coverings are highly encouraged for those ages 2 to 4 as tolerated.

The mask mandate was previously extended from September 1 through September 29.


Today, the Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 1,031 new COVID-19 cases in the state since Monday.

This story will be updated.