As of noon on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, there have been 322 tests administered in Vermilion Parish with 22 confirmed positive cases and one death. These numbers are provided by the Louisiana Department of Health Website. We are sharing these numbers in the interest of public safety and awareness.
East Baton Rouge Parish is Louisiana's most populated parish. U.S. 2020 Census estimates rank EBR in 1st place with 440,000 residents.
Jefferson Parish is next and then Orleans.
But in nearly four weeks, EBR is still being tested 75% less than Orleans, though the ratios of tests-to-positive cases are about the same.
The Abbeville Police Department has released the name of the person who was shot and killed on April. 2.
The person who was shot and died was Emmit Perry of Abbeville. Perry was 73 years old.
The Abbeville Police Department did not release the information of who, how or why Perry was shot.
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health has extended its Emergency Order to align with the Governor’s Executive Order that has been extended to April 30. The LDH extension applies to all previously issued LDH Notices and Orders and shall remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020, but may be further extended by subsequent order of the State Health Officer. Click here to see the order.
The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of COVID-19 positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day.
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