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Gov. Edwards, Dr. Kanter release statements on Louisiana surpassing 1 million COVID infections
The Louisiana Department of Health reported 29,125 new cases Tuesday since January 14, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,025,748.
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CDC shortens Moderna booster dose interval to 5 months
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendations for the Moderna booster, shortening the 6 month interval between completing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series and receiving a booster dose to 5 months.
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CDC updates and clarifies COVID-19 booster guidance, unequivocally recommending that everyone 12 years and older get boosted if eligible
LDH has reviewed the latest CDC recommendations and alerted all vaccine providers in the state that this guidance is effective immediately.
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Omicron cases continue to dominate spread in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) estimates the proportion of Omicron cases in our state has increased from 88.5% to 90.2% for the week ending January 1.
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As demand soars, LDH provides guidance on what to do when COVID-19 testing is not widely available
Do not visit an emergency room simply to obtain a test if you have mild or no symptoms. Emergency rooms are for the seriously ill or people needing immediate medical attention.
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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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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.