COVID-19 in SWLA: March 29, 2021

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Health updates COVID-19 numbers each weekday.

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COVID-19 IN LOUISIANA

· 840 new cases.

· 35 new deaths.

· 362 patients hospitalized (16 fewer than previous update).

COVID-19 IN REGION 5

· 143 new cases.

· 4 new deaths.

· 61 hospitalizations (6 fewer than previous update).

CALCASIEU (REGION 5)

· 109 new cases.

· 4 new deaths.

ALLEN (REGION 5)

· 3 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

BEAUREGARD (REGION 5)

· 19 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

CAMERON (REGION 5)

· 1 new case.

· 0 new deaths.

JEFF DAVIS (REGION 5)

· 11 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

VERNON (REGION 6)

· 5 new cases.

· 0 new deaths.

OAKDALE FCC

· 12 active cases among inmates.

· 42 active cases among staff members.