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EMERGENCY ORDER: All Commercial Body Art Facilities
The Department provides the following clarification update to the Emergency Order/Notice that was issued June 2, 2020, regarding the re-opening of Commercial Body Art Facilities.
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Select COVID-19 testing sites suspending services due to Tropical Storm Cristobal
With the potential threat to Louisiana from the impending Tropical Storm Cristobal, select community-based drive-thru testing sites and mobile testing sites in Louisiana will suspend services from Sunday, June 7 to Friday, June 12.
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State Health Department and state chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics encourage parents to keep children up to date on vaccinations and routine wellness visits
The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) are offering parents support and guidance during the uncertain and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep their children healthy through routine vaccinations and wellness visits.
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Medicaid Regional Offices Now Open
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Gov. Edwards Announces Louisiana's Roadmap to Resilience Will Start Phase 2 on Friday, June 5
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that following continued improvement in Louisiana's COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is ready to move to Phase 2 of the White House's reopening strategy on June 5.
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Mobile COVID-19 testing sites expand to more southwest Louisiana parishes
Beginning this week, residents of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes will have more local options for COVID-19 testing.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces 11 partners to execute comprehensive testing plan
The Louisiana Department of Health has contracted with 11 partners as part of its comprehensive testing plan that will be submitted on May 30 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which outlines how the state how and will increase testing across the state and especially in congregate settings where the risk of spread is high.
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Written Comment Period for NOI- Hospital Licensing Standards-Obstetrical and Newborn Services (LAC 48LI.9505)
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EMERGENCY ORDER: Partial Closure of Tanning Facilities
This Emergency Order shall be effective as of 12:01 a.m. on May 28, 2020 and shall remain in effect until further notice from the State Health Officer. This Emergency Order will supersede the previous Orders regarding the closure of Tanning Facilities, only as to the provisions affecting Tanning Facilities.
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Louisiana Department of Health warns about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs.
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Modified Public Hearing for Proposed Licensing Rule Revisions
To All Licensed Hospitals and Nursing Facilities regarding Modified Public Hearing for Proposed Licensing Rule Revisions
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Louisiana Department of Health Updates for 5/25/2020
May 25, 2020 - The Louisiana Department of Health has updated its website to reflect the latest number of COVID-19 positives and will continue to update its website at noon each day. LDH has resolved the server issue that impacted reporting on commercial lab data on May 23-24, and more than 95% of impacted labs have been pulled into today's reporting.