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September 2020 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The September 2020 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
LDH News
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FIRST OVERSIGHT REPORT: Covid19 Disease Reporting Requirements
In accordance with R.S. 49:968, the 1st Legislative Oversight Committee Report for the proposed Covid-19 Disease Reporting Requirements rule has been submitted to the applicable oversight committees.
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Louisiana Department of Health verifies one additional hurricane-related death, bringing toll to 27
A 58-year-old female in Rapides Parish died of a heat-related illness while inside a trailer with no electricity or air conditioning. The coroner has confirmed this death is storm related.
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Acadiana Office of Public Health offers COVID-19 mobile testing and necessary vaccines to Hurricane Laura evacuees
Mobile testing for COVID-19 and vaccines for tetanus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B will be available to Hurricane Laura evacuees in Lafayette from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, September 11 at the Lafayette Parish Health Unit, 220 Willow St. in Lafayette.
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Louisiana Department of Health verifies one additional hurricane-related death, bringing toll to 26
A 45-year-old male in Calcasieu Parish died of smoke inhalation and thermal burns in a house fire caused by using a candle or lantern for lighting. The coroner has confirmed this death is storm related.
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Southwestern Louisiana Office of Public Health COVID-19 mobile testing and necessary vaccines to aid in Hurricane Laura recovery
Mobile testing for COVID-19 and vaccines for tetanus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select days this week at five southwestern Louisiana sites.
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Louisiana Department of Health verifies two additional hurricane-related deaths, bringing toll to 25
A 52-year-old male in Grant Parish died of a heat-related illness while removing debris following the storm. A 25-year-old male in Natchitoches Parish died of electrocution after coming into direct contact with a power line.
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Louisiana Department of Health verifies three hurricane-related deaths, bringing toll to 23
A 41-year-old man and a 47-year-old man died due to heat-related illnesses while removing debris following the storm. Both deaths were in Vernon Parish. A 59-year-old male in Calcasieu Parish died after being struck on the head by a falling tree limb.
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LDH Blog: Sheltering in a time of COVID: Non-congregate sheltering
High rates of community spread and restrictions on group sizes led the State to develop a unique emphasis on non-congregate (no group) sheltering.
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UPDATE: Louisiana Department of Health verifies additional hurricane-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health on Thursday verifies three additional deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state's current death toll to 20.
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Louisiana Department of Health offering no-cost vaccinations in Lake Charles
The Louisiana Department of Health is providing no-cost vaccinations to the Lake Charles community from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. The vaccines will be administered by public health nurses at 113 W. McNeese St., at the intersection of West McNeese Street and University Drive. Please bring your identification to the vaccination site.
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Department of Health verifies two additional hurricane-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday verifies two additional deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, bringing the state's current death toll to 17.