Community-based testing and vaccine sites operated by the Office of Public Health and the Louisiana Army National Guard will close early today in preparation for impacts from Tropical Storm Ida.
 
Sites south of Interstate 10 will close at noon with the following exceptions:
 
  • Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge: Vaccines only, closing at 2 p.m.
  • Kermit's Mother-in-Law Lounge, New Orleans: Vaccines only, beginning at 12 p.m. and closing at 3 p.m.
 
All sites in Regions 6 (Cenla), 7 (Northwest), 8 (Northeast) and 9 (Northshore) will close at 5 p.m. today.
 
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