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Louisiana Department of Health COVID-19 Updates for April 22

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of COVID-19 positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day.
As of noon on April 22, the Department reports a total of 25,258 positive cases.

Hospitalization

A total of 1,747 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalized; of those, 287 patients require ventilation. Information on available hospital beds, ICU beds, and hospital vents is on the LDH dashboard.

Deaths

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Destiny Alarcon

Senior Highlight: Abbeville High’s Destiny Alarcon

What are your plans after high school?

After discovering my passion for babies, I have decided to major in Nursing, and will attend McNeese State University in the Fall.

Who is/was your favorite teacher?

My favorite teacher is without a doubt Mr. Nagy. I appreciate how hard he worked to ensure his students were learning to retain the information, not just to pass a test.

Who has had the greatest influence on you, why?

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Rep. Miguez

Rep. Miguez urges governor to reopen small business

It is no secret Rep. Blake Miguez is a straight shooter and shoots from the hip. Rep. Miguez is also not afraid to stand up for the little guy in South Louisiana.
Over the weekend, Rep. Miguez wrote a letter to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards asking him to reopen Louisiana’s small businesses. He sent it to the Governor on Sunday.
Rep. Miguez said he wrote the letter because he’s hearing depressing news from business owners who are struggling.

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State releases survey results regarding continuous education in public schools

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education on Tuesday released survey results that show progress in the number of school systems offering some level of continuous education to students amid the extended closure of public school facilities to curb the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). But the results, informed by responses from all 192 school systems, also illuminate the significant challenges that remain in ensuring equitable education for all students now and in the future.

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