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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
November 25, 2020
Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card if you have it. Your insurance will be billed.
November 25, 2020
COVID-19 testing sites operated by the Louisiana National Guard will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, December 1.
November 24, 2020
The Governor's updated Phase 2 proclamation, which is slightly modified from the summer, takes effect on Wednesday, November 25. It calls for reducing occupancy at some businesses, decreasing gathering sizes, limiting indoor consumption at many bars and urges everyone in Louisiana to avoid gatherings with people outside of their everyday households.
November 23, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health will reopen oyster beds in areas 1, 2, 6, and 7 beginning at sunrise on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
November 20, 2020
Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card if you have it. Your insurance will be billed.
November 20, 2020
Due to a processing error in the electronic lab reporting system, LDH will report a backlog of 2,538 COVID cases on 69,125 tests reported to the state.
November 20, 2020
Today, in a message shared with media outlets statewide, Gov. John Bel Edwards urged all Louisianans to take COVID-19 seriously this holiday season as Louisiana enters its third surge with increasing cases of coronavirus and hospitalizations.
November 17, 2020
The Department of Health submits a detailed monthly report to the Legislature that provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid spending. The reports include projections for future revenues and expenditures for the given state fiscal year.
November 17, 2020
Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card if you have it. Your insurance will be billed.
November 17, 2020
Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card if you have it. Your insurance will be billed.