Louisiana Considered: Delta Variant Cases And Hospitalizations Break Records, Exploring The Deep Ties Between New Orleans And Haiti

By Patrick Madden

Published August 3, 2021 at 12:54 PM CDT

Host Patrick Madden gives us the latest on the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant in Louisiana. Governor Edwards reinstated the statewide mask mandate, effective Wednesday, August 4. 4,725 new cases were reported to the state since yesterday. 2,112 people are hospitalized statewide according to the most recent data. Hospitals across the state are reaching and surpassing ICU capacity limits. For the most recent statistics, visit the Louisiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard.
WWNO New Orleans City Hall Reporter Ryan Nelsen discusses today’s press conference hosted by City of New Orleans Communications Director Beau Tidwell, who announced that children under 12 who are not eligible for vaccination are being infected by and spreading the delta variant.
WWNO Producer Eve Abrams tells us about the cultural connections between Haiti and New Orleans and the life of Toussaint Louverture in a segment from a radio series that aired earlier this year.