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Service Results for Coronavirus

About COVID-19

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness in people and others that circulate among animals, including camels, cats and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can evolve and infect people and then spread between people such as has been seen with recent outbreaks of MERS and SARS.

Contact Tracing and Community Support

Contact tracing is critical to quickly identifying where COVID-19 is present and preventing the spread of this virus. Contact tracers help to do this by calling each individual who has received a positive test result. This is a confidential phone call.

Coronavirus COVID-19 Behavioral Health Information

Behavioral Health Information regarding COVID-19

Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources

Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources

COVID Testing Resources

When COVID-19 testing is widely available, LDH recommends testing for 1) individuals experiencing symptoms and 2) those who have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

COVID-19 Isolation & Exposure Calculator

The COVID-19 Isolation & Exposure Calculator takes the stress out of figuring when, and for how long, people with COVID-19 and close contacts need to stay home, get tested, and wear a well-fitting mask.

COVID-19 Quick References

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Covid-19 Testing In Louisiana

Testing for COVID-19 is important for many reasons including, stopping and slowing the spread of the virus, saving lives and ending outbreaks.

COVID-19 Testing Sites

The Louisiana Department of Health recommends COVID-19 testing for any patients who are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.

COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Requirements

To protect yourself, get vaccinated and, if eligible, get boosted. The COVID-19 vaccine protects against severe outcomes from COVID, including hospitalization and death.
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