COVID-19 testing

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.

7 additional COVID-19 cases have been identified on a Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) cruise ship that disembarked in New Orleans today. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases identified among the passengers and crew members to 17.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting its first probable case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Louisiana.The case involves an individual in Region 1, the Greater New Orleans area, who recently traveled within the United States.

The COVID-19 testing schedule for sites operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) for the week of February 8-13 is listed below. No…

Jefferson Parish public schools will postpone the start of the school year until rapid coronavirus testing is available for all symptomatic employees,...

The Louisiana Department of Health recommends COVID-19 testing for any patients who are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.…