New Orleans

Largest city in Louisiana

New Orleans is a consolidated city-parish located along the Mississippi River in the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Louisiana. With an estimated population of 391,006 in 2018, it is the most populous city in Louisiana. Serving as a major port, New Orleans is considered an economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of the United States.

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Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate twice New York's? Obesity is a factor 02:06

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Why COVID-19 Patients In New Orleans Are Dying At Twice The Rate Of New Yorkers 00:50

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Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate twice New York's? Obesity is a factor

The coronavirus has been a far deadlier threat in New Orleans than the rest of the United States, with a per-capita death rate twice that of New York City...

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Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate nearly three times New York's? Obesity is a factor

The coronavirus has been a far deadlier threat in New Orleans than the rest of the United States, with a per-capita death rate almost three times that of New..

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Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate seven times New York's? Obesity is a factor

The coronavirus has been a far deadlier threat in New Orleans than the rest of the United States, with a per-capita death rate much higher than in New York City...

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Legendary jazz musician and teacher Ellis Marsalis Jr. dies at age 85

Jazz musician Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of the famed jazz family, has died at 85. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed his passing on Twitter.

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Deaths, intubations swamp New Orleans doctors in coronavirus surge

Emergency room doctor Thomas Krajewski stopped at the hospital room door at 2 a.m. to glance at the chart. He knew instantly the long odds faced by the patient..

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New Orleans doctors scramble as coronavirus deaths, cases soar

Emergency room doctor Thomas Krajewski stopped at the hospital room door at 2 a.m. to glance at the chart. He knew instantly the long odds faced by the patient..

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Experts: Mardi Gras A Key Factor In New Orleans COVID-19 Outbreak 00:35

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Fauci warns U.S. could face 200,000 coronavirus deaths 01:41

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U.S. Could Face 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths 00:33

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U.S. could face 200,000 coronavirus deaths, millions of cases, Fauci warns

U.S. deaths from coronavirus could reach 200,000 with millions of cases, the government's top infectious diseases expert warned on Sunday as New York, New..

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U.S. virus deaths could reach 200,000, Fauci warns as medical supplies run short

U.S. deaths from coronavirus could reach 200,000 with millions of cases, the government's top infectious diseases expert warned on Sunday as New York, New..

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U.S. cities warn medical supplies running out, call for federal help to fight coronavirus

New York City, New Orleans and other major cities expect to run out of ventilators and other medical supplies within days as the United States grapples with the..

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New Orleans streets silent as city braces for a spike in cases 01:03

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Convention Center to be used for virus patients

New Orleans is converting its convention center into a hospital that, once up and running, will be able to accommodate up to 3,000 coronavirus patients. (March..

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TX Gov: NYC, New Orleans travelers must quarantine

Texas joined other states Thursday in imposing quarantines on travelers from the New York area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., and put..

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Here's the latest for Friday March 27th: House ready to pass coronavirus aid package; US has most coronavirus cases worldwide; Federal help going to New Orleans;..

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Death rate soars in New Orleans coronavirus 'disaster' that could define city for generations

Throngs of revelers may have brought the coronavirus to New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations. The city's death tally climbed Thursday to 46.

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U.S. has most coronavirus cases in world, next wave aimed at Louisiana

The number of U.S. coronavirus infections climbed above 82,000 on Thursday, surpassing the national tallies of China and Italy, as New York, New Orleans and..