Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Information and Updates
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak Information and Updates
Information in the “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary” section of this page will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
CDC Indicates that Community Spread of Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. is Imminent
In a press release about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Dr. Nancy Messonnier said: “It’s not so much a question of if this will happen anymore, but rather more of a question of exactly when this will happen and how many people in this country will have severe illness.” She also made the statement “Ultimately, we expect we will see community spread in this country.”
More cases are likely to be identified, including more cases in the United States. It’s also likely that person-to-person spread will continue to occur, including in the United States. Widespread transmission of COVID-19 in the United States would translate into large numbers of people needing medical care at the same time. Schools, childcare centers, workplaces, and other places for mass gatherings may experience more absenteeism. Public health and healthcare systems may become overloaded, with elevated rates of hospitalizations and deaths. Other critical infrastructures, such as law enforcement, emergency medical services, and the transportation industry may also be affected. Health care providers and hospitals may be overwhelmed. At this time, there is no vaccine to protect against COVID-19 and no medications approved to treat it.
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President Donald Trump Addresses Americans About Coronavirus COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
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Portions of the information in this article are from the CDC Media Telebriefing on COVID-19 on February 25, 2020.
Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1
Vinton, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone…
Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,…
Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection
SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and…