Louisiana reported its second death related to COVID-19, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Sunday.
The Orleans Parish resident was a 53-year-old individual with underlying medical conditions, Edwards announced in a tweet. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary Hospital and Medical Center in New Orleans.
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On Saturday night, the first victim in the state was identified as a 58-year-old Orleans Parish resident with underlying health conditions, officials said. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary Hospital and Medical Center.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the first Louisiana death related to COVID-19 today,” Edwards said Saturday evening. “I have spoken with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and we send our prayers and condolences to the family of the deceased. In addition, we now have 10 new presumptive positive cases bringing our total to 77. Now more than ever, we must remain vigilant against the spread of this illness by taking care of ourselves and each other, avoiding going into public areas if you are sick, practicing social distancing and washing your hands frequently with soap and water. This underscores the fact that those with underlying health issues are most at risk from the coronavirus. Those with compromised immune systems and are older should be taking extra precautions to avoid becoming affected with the coronavirus.”
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Cantrell offered her condolences to the person’s family.
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