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LDH News
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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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Dr. Paulette Grey Riveria joins Louisiana Department of Health as Capital Region Medical Director/Administrator
Dr. Grey Riveria most recently served as a consultant to the Office of Public Health, conducting a novel statewide assessment of healthcare worker attitudes and experiences related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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FDA authorizes first antiviral pills for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer's Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets) - the first oral treatment for COVID-19.
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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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CDC issues new guidance on isolation & quarantine periods
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the recommended isolation and quarantine periods for the general public.
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Two new COVID-19 sites set up in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has set up two new drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in Baton Rouge. Both antigen and PCR tests are available.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations double in one week amid Omicron surge
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LDH: Federal allocations of monoclonal antibody treatments paused due to Omicron variant's resistance to monoclonal antibody therapies
The Louisiana Department of Health is pausing administration of monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments at LDH-run mAb treatment sites in response to a federal decision to cease state allocations.
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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.