Avoyelles Parish had 19 new cases of COVID since Thursday, but no additional deaths, the Louisiana Department of Health reported today.
Mansura Alderman Gaon Escude (right) receives a diamond lapel pin from LMA Executive Director John Gallagher in recognition of Escude's 12 terms of service on the Mansura Town
Council. {Photo by Alissa Piazza Tassin}
Gaon Escude (left) and Mayor Kenneth Pickett during a Mansura Town Council meeting. Escude was recognized by the Louisiana Municipal Association for his 12 terms as alderman. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Being elected to a public office even once is tough. Mansura Alderman Gaon Escude received a diamond pin from the Louisiana Municipal Association for accomplishing that feat 12 times.
When the Louisiana Department of Health noted today's COVID update included a backlog of test results dating back to Nov. 9, it was understandable to expect sky-high numbers for Avoyelles Parish.
Wednesday was another light day of test results for Avoyelles Parish's war on COVID, with only 11 new cases in 129 tests.
Avoyelles continued its trend of high Tuesday COVID counts following low-count Mondays, with 65 new cases of the virus diagnosed in 687 test results since Monday's report.