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FDA authorizes first antiviral pills for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer's Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets) - the first oral treatment for COVID-19.
LDH News
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Sharp increase in Omicron cases across Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) estimates the proportion of Omicron cases in our state is 88.5% for the week ending December 25.
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CDC issues new guidance on isolation & quarantine periods
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the recommended isolation and quarantine periods for the general public.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations double in one week amid Omicron surge
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LDH estimates proportion of Omicron cases is more than 84% in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) estimates the proportion of Omicron cases in our state is 84.6% for the week ending December 18.
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As Omicron hits, Gov. Edwards extends Louisiana's Public Health Emergency, requires masking in most state offices
Gov. John Bel Edwards has extended Louisiana's Public Health Emergency order related to COVID-19, including a provision allowing all state government agencies to require mask wearing, given the fast-spreading Omicron variant, which is now the dominant strain in the United States and Louisiana.
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Louisiana Department of Health issues new guidance as Omicron variant spreads
In light of this rapidly evolving situation and because we know families are traveling and gathering over the next two weeks, LDH is sharing updated public health guidance so that families can celebrate safely.
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LDH announces holiday closures for community-based COVID-19 testing sites
COVID-19 testing at all Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) sites and parish health units will be paused on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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LDH reports 31 additional Omicron variant cases in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting 31 additional cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. None of these new cases have required hospitalization.
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CDC recommends Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorses the updated recommendations by its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expressing a clinical preference for individuals to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna over the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine.
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LDH reports 48 additional Omicron variant cases in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting 48 additional cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. None of these new cases have required hospitalization. This brings the total number of Omicron cases in our state to 93.
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Louisiana Department of Health receives CMS approval to launch TEFRA
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted approval for Louisiana Medicaid to launch Act 421 Children's Medicaid Option, or TEFRA, effective January 1, 2022.