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News 15 is committed to bringing you the latest COVID-19 information as cases continue to rise in Acadiana. Governor John Bel Edwards has issued statewide mask mandates and several other mandates to slow the spread of COVID-19. Stay with News 15 for the latest COVID-19 updates from Acadiana and across Louisiana.

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