Caddo Parish COVID-19 death rate still slows

Caddo Parish's COVID-19 death tally reached 219 Monday, June 15, 2020, up six from the 213 deaths reported as of June 8. The first Caddo Parish coronavirus death occurred March 24. In the last week, there were no deaths reported on three separate days.

The average age of decedents increased to 82, with the youngest age 22, the oldest 102, with 131 of the decedents age 70 or older. There have been 88 black male deaths, 64 black female deaths, 33 white females and 34 white males. 

The peak in daily COVID-19 deaths in Caddo Parish occurred April 11 when nine people died with positive virus tests. There were 10 COVID-19 deaths here in March, 111 in April, 81 in May and 17 reported so far in June.

All but a handful of the deaths were of people with known or suspected pre-existing serious health conditions.

The Caddo Parish Coroner's office extends condolences to the families of the deceased and medical professionals affected by the pandemic.