COVID-19 in SWLA: March 18, 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

· 558 new cases.

· 19 new deaths.

· 414 patients hospitalized (32 fewer than previous update).

COVID-19 IN REGION 5

· 92 new cases.

· 2 new deaths.

· 56 hospitalizations (5 fewer than previous update).

CALCASIEU (REGION 5)

· 103 new cases.

· 1 new death.

ALLEN (REGION 5)

· 0 new cases (2 duplicates removed).

· 0 new deaths.

BEAUREGARD (REGION 5)

· 0 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

CAMERON (REGION 5)

· 0 new cases (1 duplicate removed).

· 0 new deaths.

JEFF DAVIS (REGION 5)

· 7 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

VERNON (REGION 6)

· 4 new cases.

· 1 new death.

OAKDALE FCC

· 4 active cases among inmates.

· 41 active cases among staff members.