There are new numbers relating to the coronavirus from the Louisiana Department of Health.
As of 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, there are 280 reported cases in the state.
The state lab has completed 703 tests.
13 of the 64 parishes have reported having a case of coronavirus.
A total of 7 people have died from the coronavirus in Louisiana.
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