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• October 26, 2021

  Gov. Edwards lifts Louisiana's mask mandate statewide, except for K-12 schools

  Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced he will lift Louisiana's statewide mask mandate in all settings except for K-12 schools, after sustained improvement across the state in terms of new cases, test positivity and hospitalizations. The Governor's updated order allows school districts to opt out of the mask mandate as long as they continue to follow the existing quarantine guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better separate exposed students and faculty members from others and avoid outbreaks on campus.

• October 22, 2021

  LDH: Moderna and Pfizer booster shots available to certain high-risk adults

  In addition, a COVID-19 booster is recommended for everyone 18 years old and above who received the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson COVID-19) vaccine. This new guidance is effective immediately.

• October 21, 2021

  LDH operating monoclonal antibody community-based treatment sites in every region of Louisiana

  Each site is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an ability to serve more than 150 patients daily per site.

• October 21, 2021

  House Concurrent Resolution 45 Global Positioning System (GPS) Survey (OCDD-P-21-040, OCDD-R-21-009, OCDD-SC-21-019)

• October 21, 2021

  Programs and Services Amendments Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

  Rescinds and replaces the provisions of the October 21, 2021 Emergency Rule which was promulgated to continue the expiring provisions of the Emergency Rule adopted on June 24, 2020 that amended Title 50 of the Louisiana Administrative Code due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency.

• October 20, 2021

  LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Vernon Parish area residents on October 22

  Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card.

• October 20, 2021

  LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to LaSalle Parish area residents on October 21

  Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card.

• October 18, 2021

  LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots at community vaccination clinics around the state

  Flu shots are offered at no cost at these clinics. If you have private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, please bring you card. Your insurance will be billed. Individuals receiving a flu shot should wear a mask in the facility.

• October 18, 2021

  LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Rapides Parish area residents on October 20

  Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card. If you are unable to attend this event, the flu shot is currently widely available at doctor's offices, pharmacies and parish health units.

• October 18, 2021

  LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Catahoula Parish area residents on October 18

  Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card. If you are unable to attend this event, the flu shot is currently widely available at doctor's offices, pharmacies and parish health units.

• October 12, 2021

  Increase to Louisiana WIC cash value benefits extended through December

  Families and pregnant individuals participating in the Louisiana WIC Program will continue to receive extra help with purchasing fruits and vegetables through a Continuing Resolution of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act.

• October 08, 2021

  October 2021 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 October 20, 2021 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.