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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards tomorrow. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts this evening, 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 Blog: Sheltering in a time of COVID: Non-congregate sheltering
High rates of community spread and restrictions on group sizes led the State to develop a unique emphasis on non-congregate (no group) sheltering.
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UPDATE: Louisiana Department of Health verifies additional hurricane-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health on Thursday verifies three additional deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state's current death toll to 20.
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Department of Health verifies two additional hurricane-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday verifies two additional deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state's current death toll to 17.
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COVID-19 testing resumes in Jefferson, Orleans and East Baton Rouge
This week, COVID-19 testing will be available at the following locations, dates and times in the greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge regions. Also, a location will be available at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
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Louisiana Department of Health verifies one additional hurricane-related death
A 49-year-old man in Rapides Parish died from blunt force trauma while cutting down a tree.
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Louisiana Department of Health verifies two additional hurricane-related deaths
Louisiana Department of Health on Sunday verifies two additional deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state's current death toll to 14.
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Home- and Community-Based Provider issues related to tropical systems Marco and Laura
Information on relief available to licensed home- and community-based service providers (HBCSP) affected by Hurricane Laura.