The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day.



As of noon on March 27, the Department reported 441 additional cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 2,746 positive cases.



Hospitalization

Yesterday, 676 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized. Of those, 239 required ventilation. Today, 773 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized. Of those, 270 require ventilation.



Nursing homes/independent living/assisted living facilities

The Department of Health has identified COVID-19 clusters in eight nursing homes/independent living/assisted living facilities in the state: Chateau D’Ville, Chateau De Notre Dame, Chateau St. James, Good Samaritan New Orleans, Lambeth House, Luling Living Center, St. James Place and Vista Shores. A cluster is identified as two or more cases that appear to be connected.



Because of the sheer volume of cases, we will be sharing the updated number of clusters every day at noon. We will rely on facilities for reporting on the most-up-to-date information. The fact that someone has died at a nursing home/independent living/assisted living facility has less to do with the facility and more to do with the individual.



The Department continues to work with nursing homes to minimize the spread of the illness and protect residents and staff.



Deaths

Below is the latest on underlying conditions among COVID-19 related deaths. Because of the significant increase in deaths since yesterday, the below information reflects yesterday’s data.

