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Louisiana Department of Health confirms two pediatric deaths from COVID-19
One death was of a child between the ages of 0 and 4, and one death was of a child between the ages of 12 and 17. No further information will be released on these deaths.
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Louisiana ICF/DD License - Temporary Relocation and Sheltering Sites; Facility Need Review
Considering the devastating impacts and effects of Hurricane Ida on the residents of Louisiana, and the need to coordinate care, services, treatment, and placement for evacuees, Louisiana will allow for the following current relief to ICF/DDs.
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COVID-19 community testing, vaccine sites closing early in preparation for Tropical Storm Ida
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.
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Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency due to Tropical Storm Ida
Gov. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency due to the potential impacts and further development of Tropical Storm Ida. According to the National Hurricane Center, this system is forecast to approach the northern Gulf Coast at or near major hurricane intensity Sunday.
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Gov. Edwards comments on death of a young child from COVID-19
Today, the Louisiana Department of Health confirms the death of a child under the age of 1 - the first of the fourth surge of COVID-19 in the state, which is largely driven by the stronger, more contagious Delta variant and the state's lower vaccination rates.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 vaccine clinics for week of August 24-29
Residents requiring assistance can call the Bring Back Louisiana COVID-19 vaccine hotline at 1-855-453-0774 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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Health Department: COVID vaccine available at 1,406 providers in all 64 parishes
LDH has published the list of participating providers, along with their locations and contact information, on its website at covidvaccine.la.gov. In addition to these providers, community vaccination events are taking place across the state and are also listed on LDH's website.
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Gov. Edwards applauds full FDA approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, encourages unvaccinated Louisianans to schedule their shots today
"Today's FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, now marketed as Comirnaty, is yet another historic moment in our journey out of this COVID-19 pandemic. This full FDA approval of the first COVID vaccine follows months of clinical trials and millions upon millions of real-world doses safely administered across the globe. This vaccine is well researched, very safe and highly effective at preventing serious COVID illness, hospitalization and death," Gov. Edwards said.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for week of August 23-29
Testing is for ages 3 and older. If you have been exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for week of August 17-22
Testing is for ages 3 and older. There is no cost, and no identification is needed. If you have been exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.
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Health Department: COVID vaccine available at 1,444 providers in all 64 parishes
Residents requiring assistance can call the Bring Back Louisiana COVID-19 vaccine hotline at 1-855-453-0774 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 vaccine clinics for week of August 16-22
All Louisiana residents ages 12 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. A signed parental consent form is required for those younger than 18 to be vaccinated.