Plaquemines Parish COVID-19 Data Update

We will resume COVID-19 Updates only on Thursdays. 

This is when the parish's percent positivity is released by the Louisiana Department of Health

Plaquemines Parish #COVID19 Data Update

Confirmed Positive Cases:              1806 (+13 from April 1^st)

Probable & Confirmed Cases:        2471 (+18 from April 1^st)

Positivity Rate                                  3.4% (-0.1% from March 31^st)

Death total - 26 including 1 probable ( 0 since 3/31)

Vaccine Update:

                According to LDH, 20.59 % of Plaquemines Parish residents (4,812) have completed the vaccination series and 30.42%   of Plaquemines Parish residents (7,109) had the series initiated.

 Vaccines (Moderna) are available to the public at the following locations this week: By Appointment Only

               ◾ Plaquemines Parish Health Department – 504 934-6690

               ◾ Plaquemines Pharmacy – 504 393 1648

Current Vaccine providers in Plaquemines Parish: 

We urge all residents and businesses to please continue to follow all Executive Orders set out by the Governor and all CDC suggestions and rules including wearing face masks/covers as well as social distancing.

Phase Documents for Events, Restaurants, Salons, Etc.

Gov. Edwards announced Louisiana will move into Phase 3

Phase 3 will begin March 3rd  and lasts until March 31st

Statewide mask mandate continues

Changes include restaurants at 75% capacity; gatherings at 50% or 250 indoors; bars at 25% indoors in parishes above 5% (currently includes Plaquemines) & 50% indoors in parishes below 5% positivity for 2 weeks. No alcohol sales past 11 PM 

Churches: no capacity limits any longer.

Gyms and fitness centers: 50% capacity

LIVE MUSIC is finally allowed indoors 

50% capacity for fairs, festivals, conventions, etc.