The Louisiana Department of Health issued its 9:30 a.m. update for Thursday, March 19th. The first cases in Lafayette Parish were reported last night along with a new total of 347 confirmed cases.

805 tests have been performed. 8 deaths have been confirmed. New Orleans continues to be the hardest-hit area of the state.

The next update is due out at 5:30 p.m.

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