COVID-19 in SWLA: March 4, 2021

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 numbers every day, except Saturday.

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COVID-19 IN LOUISIANA

· 750 new cases.

· 18 new deaths.

· 554 patients hospitalized (34 fewer than previous update).

COVID-19 IN REGION 5

· 78 new cases.

· 1 new death.

· 51 hospitalizations (7 fewer than previous update).

CALCASIEU (REGION 5)

· 57 new cases.

· 1 new death.

ALLEN (REGION 5)

· 9 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

BEAUREGARD (REGION 5)

· 5 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

CAMERON (REGION 5)

· 4 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

JEFF DAVIS (REGION 5)

· 3 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

VERNON (REGION 6)

· 8 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

OAKDALE FCC

· 8 active cases among inmates.

· 40 active cases among staff members.