Plaquemines Parish COVID-19 Data Update

Here is today’s COVID-19 data update for Plaquemines Parish: August 12, 2021

Plaquemines Parish Cases & Deaths: 

•    Confirmed Cases: 2350 (+132 since August 5th) (+466 since July 1st)

•    Deaths:  29 (+2 since last week.  Awaiting official word from the Coroner’s Office on dates of deaths)

•    Positivity Rate                                   14.7% (-2.8% since 8/4)

Plaquemines Vaccination Rates:

Currently ranks 9th in the state for vaccines completed

•    Series Initiated:11,345 (+562 since 8/5)

•    Series Completed: 9,384 (+227 since 8/5)

                                 Initiated                           Completion:

Total Population:      48.5%                        40.15%

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 distance.