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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The CDC, as well as the Office of Public Health, have been proactively preparing for the introduction of this virus since it was first identified in China earlier this year.
If you have questions about coronavirus, please contact the Louisiana 211 Network by dialing dial 211. Or, text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211 for the most current information about the outbreak as it becomes available.
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Helping you plan, prepare and get up-to-date information, including guidance and mental health resources for storm readiness during COVID-19.
Also visit Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness.
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Recent News
October 20, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health recommends that private water well owners whose wells flood should assume their well water is contaminated until screened. Owners must first disinfect affected water wells, then thoroughly flush before a sample of water is collected for analysis by the laboratory.
October 20, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health will reopen oyster beds in areas 19-23 beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
October 20, 2020
No-cost flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, October 22 at the Grant Parish Health Unit, 340 Webb Smith Road, Colfax, LA 71417.
October 19, 2020
No-cost flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 at the LaSalle Parish Health Unit, 1673 N. 2nd St., Jena, LA 71342.
October 19, 2020
No-cost flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 at the Bunkie Parish Health Unit, 406 Walnut St., Bunkie, LA 71322.
October 16, 2020
This letter provides an update to June 17, 2020 Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) guidance regarding SARS-CoV-2 PCR testing requirements at Nursing Facilities (NF) in Louisiana.
October 15, 2020
With flu season starting in Louisiana and COVID-19 remaining widespread across the state, now is the time to get your annual flu shot. The Office of Public Health has scheduled flu clinics across the state, and flu shots are offered at no cost.
October 15, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health will reopen oyster beds in areas 13, 14 and 15 beginning at sunrise on Friday, October 16, 2020. Areas 16-28 will remain closed due to effects from Hurricane Delta.
October 15, 2020
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding a flu vaccination clinic in Lafayette until 5 p.m. today. This year, the flu shot is more important than ever as COVID-19 levels remain high across the state.
October 15, 2020
To aid in Hurricane Delta recovery, the southwestern Louisiana Office of Public Health has added two more COVID-19 mobile test sites to its schedule for next week. Testing will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23.