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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
LDH News
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LDH community-based vaccine, testing sites in Baton Rouge area (Region 2) will delay opening due to weather concerns
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) community-based COVID-19 vaccine and testing sites in Region 2 (Baton Rouge area) will have a delayed opening on Friday, Jan. 21, due to the forecasted weather on that day.
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LDH community-based testing sites in Acadiana will open two hours later due to weather concerns
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) community-based COVID-19 testing sites in Region 4 (Acadiana) will have a delayed opening on Friday, Jan. 21 due to the forecasted weather, and the Ville Platte Civic Center testing site will be closed on that day.
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LDH COVID-19 testing sites in Houma and Lutcher to close Friday due to cold weather
Sites affected are Lutcher Senior Center and Houma Municipal Center.
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Southwest Louisiana community-based vaccine, testing sites to close due to cold weather
Vaccine sites will operate during regular hours on Thursday and will close on Friday. Parish health units will continue to operate as normal on Friday.
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Gov. Edwards, Dr. Kanter release statements on Louisiana surpassing 1 million COVID infections
The Louisiana Department of Health reported 29,125 new cases Tuesday since January 14, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,025,748.
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Programs and Services Amendments Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
Continues the provisions of the April 8, 2020, October 19, 2020, and December 10, 2020 Emergency Rules which amend Title 50 of the Louisiana Administrative Code throughout the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
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CDC shortens Moderna booster dose interval to 5 months
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendations for the Moderna booster, shortening the 6 month interval between completing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series and receiving a booster dose to 5 months.
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CDC updates and clarifies COVID-19 booster guidance, unequivocally recommending that everyone 12 years and older get boosted if eligible
LDH has reviewed the latest CDC recommendations and alerted all vaccine providers in the state that this guidance is effective immediately.
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Omicron cases continue to dominate spread in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) estimates the proportion of Omicron cases in our state has increased from 88.5% to 90.2% for the week ending January 1.
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As demand soars, LDH provides guidance on what to do when COVID-19 testing is not widely available
Do not visit an emergency room simply to obtain a test if you have mild or no symptoms. Emergency rooms are for the seriously ill or people needing immediate medical attention.
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FDA authorizes first antiviral pills for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer's Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets) - the first oral treatment for COVID-19.
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Sharp increase in Omicron cases across Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) estimates the proportion of Omicron cases in our state is 88.5% for the week ending December 25.