Coronavirus

LDH continues to work to make testing more accessible. However, fewer testing sites will be open over the New Year’s holiday weekend. 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.

Baton Rouge, La. (Nov. 3, 2021) — All Louisiana children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, following the Centers for Disease…

The West Monroe Police Department will give out COVID vaccines this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Baton Rouge, La. (September 1, 2021) — Today, the Louisiana Department of Health sadly confirms the deaths of two children younger than age 18 during the…

Given the rising number of Covid-19 cases in our region and the CDC’s reversal of their indoor mask policy for the vaccinated, and after speaking with…

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Louisiana, and following the designation of Louisiana by the White House as a “state of…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials are set to announce plans to address a sharp rise in coronavirus infections in the city. Mayor LaToya Cantrell…

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The commissioner of Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles is encouraging people who come into OMV facilities to use masks as the…

This week, 1,467 vaccine providers across the state will have available doses of COVID vaccine. These providers include national and independent…

Walgreens is offering free COVID-19 vaccine shots to local communities.Food and drinks will be provided to recipients. June 8, 10-2 pmHenrietta Johnson…