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Plaquemines Parish President test positive for COVID-19

"I assure you that all Parish operations will continue to function smoothly in my absence.”

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PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. — Plaquemines Parish President Kirk Lepine announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

“I feel like it is necessary to make you all aware that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I will be following all CDC guidelines and precautions and will be in self isolation. I assure you that all Parish operations will continue to function smoothly in my absence.”

There is no word yet on his symptoms or where he may have contracted the virus.

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