Today I released details of my proclamation moving Louisiana’s response to COVID-19 to Phase 3. #lagov bit.ly/2FuAKQK
We have seen some improvement in decreased COVID-like illness, new COVID cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks, as our strong mitigation measures are working. #lagov
That said, I want the people of Louisiana to know that moving into Phase 3 does not mean that COVID is no longer a problem for us because in fact it is. #lagov
That’s why it is incumbent upon all Louisianans to follow the guidance, wear their masks and avoid going out when they are showing symptoms. We all want to see a return to normalcy, but it is going to take all of us working together to get us there.#lagov
There are still some looming factors that could come to bear on the fragile gains that we have made including students returning to schools at all levels, the outcome of the Labor Day weekend and the displacement of thousands of residents by Hurricane Laura. #lagov
If we see a spike in cases, we may be forced to go back to a more restrictive Phase 2. I also want people to be realistic, as Phase 3 with perhaps some relatively minor modifications is likely where we stay until a vaccine is widely available. #lagov
That doesn’t mean that there won’t be minor changes, but we are going to see things like the statewide mask mandate and crowd size limits in place for quite some time in our state and also across the nation. #lagov
To read the proclamation, click here: gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/news… #lagov
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