The state has become one of the country's hot spots during the outbreak.
Louisiana has become one of the country's hot spots as the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory disease COVID-19, continues to spread throughout the U.S.
The increasing number of cases in Louisiana is a result of the mass testing the state has conducted, and Governor John Bel Edwards believes this is a step in the right direction in combating the virus. He continued,"It's important to understand that what's happening in Louisiana with the increased testing is also happening around the country. That said, as more and more commercial labs come online, our different data systems must learn to talk to one another.", has docked in New Orleans. The ship had a passenger who tested positive for COVID-19, and, according to Edwards, members of the ship's staff have tested positive as well.
Since the suspension of operations, all Carnival cruise ships have remained docked at their home ports or at sea, with no crew members allowed to leave until permitted.
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