The state reported 1,014 new cases Tuesday as the state’s total case number surpassed 58,000. Assistant State Health Officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says COVID hospitalizations are at their highest level since May 28th.
“The percentage of patients coming into hospitals suggested of COVID are going up and hospitalizations are up as well,” said Kanter.
The number of COVID patients hospitalized is 781 and the number of patients on ventilators is up to 83. Kanter says 90% of the new cases is the result of community spread.
“As more people are out and about, going out, going to work, getting groceries, going about their day, hanging out with friends and family, these interactions result in spread,” said Kanter.
Governor John Bel Edwards’ next COVID-19 press briefing is tomorrow. Edwards has said he’s looking for more compliance from businesses. Kanter says the governor would rather see everyone do more when it comes to spread mitigation efforts, than returning the state to Phase one coronavirus restrictions.
“Distancing a little bit better and wearing masks when you are indoors seem to be less aggressive, less drastic options then reverting in our reopening,” said Kanter.
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