LDH News
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As COVID-19 Cases Increase, Louisiana Will Stay in Phase Two
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will stay in Phase Two of reopening, as the number of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations have started to rise in several regions across the state. The Governor will extend his Phase Two order for another 28 days, keeping in place occupancy limits and other restrictions.
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LDH Blog: You can have a great summer and still be COVID-safe
Can traditional summertime activities happen during a pandemic and, if so, are there any special precautions that individuals and families should take?
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LDH confirms COVID-19 outbreak connected to Tigerland bars in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Department of Health can confirm an outbreak connected to multiple Tigerland bars in Baton Rouge, La. The Department has received at least 100 reports of patrons and staff testing positive for COVID-19.
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Office of Public Health updates mobile COVID-19 testing sites list for southwestern Louisiana
The testing sites are in the region that includes Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes for the week of June 22-26.
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LDH reports 48,515 total COVID-19 cases after removing duplicates and out-of-state residents
The Louisiana Department of Health reports 787 cases reported to the state since June 18, 2020, bringing total COVID-19 cases to 48,515. Today's total case count reflects an additional increase of 760 cases that would have been reported on June 18, 2020, and a decrease of 1,666 duplicate and out-of-state cases. LDH reported 7 new COVID-19 deaths on June 18 and today reports an additional 15 deaths, bringing the state's total to 2,972 COVID-19 deaths.
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Safe Administration of Vaccines during the COVID-19 Pandemic. New one-page guidance resource for providers available now by clicking here.
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Latest Guidance on Routine Vaccinations during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Click here for updated information released June 8, 2020.
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Region 6 Office of Public Health updates locations and dates of mobile COVID-19 testing sites
These testing sites are in the region that includes Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon and Winn parishes.
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Region 5 Office of Public Health updates locations and dates of mobile COVID-19 testing sites
These testing sites are in the region that includes Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes.
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June 2020 Final Rules
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the June 20, 2020 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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Programs and Services Amendments due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Statewide Public Health Emergency
Continues the provisions of the Emergency Rule adopted on March 19, 2020 which amended the provisions of Title 50 of the Louisiana Administrative Code in order to adopt temporary measures to provide for the continuation of essential programs and services to ensure the health and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana.