(CNN) The Louisiana Department of Health has reported the state's first presumptive positive case of coronavirus, according to a statement from Gov. John Bel Edwards' office.

The Jefferson Parish resident has been hospitalized in Orleans Parish.

"While today is the first time that we can confirm that we have a presumptive positive coronavirus case, Louisiana has been preparing for this moment for many weeks," Edwards said.

The governor will hold a news conference with public health officials later today.

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