As of Thursday, July 7, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting that only 45% of eligible people in northwest Louisiana (Region 7) have been vaccinated.
Researchers said the coronavirus' Omicron variant and numerous subvariants have proven to be more transmissible than the earlier Delta variant of COVID-19.
Stacker compiled a list of the parishes with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in Louisiana using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and COVID Act Now.
Although cases are headed in the right direction, Roberts said ”The last couple of weeks we’ve seen a little bit of an uptick over previous weeks, but still in East Texas, our spread category is in the minimal spread category so that’s good.”
New Orleans health director Dr. Jennifer Avegno on Tuesday (May 17) recommended a 'short period' of indoor masking amid a burgeoning COVID-19 surge in the city.
LSU announced changes to its COVID-19 monitoring policy starting for the 2022 summer semester. A letter was sent to students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, May 10.
"As we acknowledge this day and are grateful for this relief for our providers, we also pause and remember those whose lives and families have been changed forever by COVID-19."
Rapides Regional Medical Center announced in a social media post that it has remained at zero COVID-19 patients for an entire week, the first time since March 16, 2020.
While COVID-19 transmission rates remain at low levels across Louisiana, the federal government is bolstering its support for a lab that has played a key role in tracking and slowing the spread of the virus.
You are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative test to enter bars, restaurants, event spaces, or other businesses previously covered under the regulations.
Ladapo made the announcement at a roundtable event organized by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that featured a group of doctors who criticized coronavirus lockdowns and mandate policies. It was not immediately clear when the state would release its health guidance.
Bridal shows like the one Sunday over at White Oak Estates and Gardens have been dismal over the last two years because of COVID. But the decline in cases had things getting back to normal.
