COVID19

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed Novavax’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine as another COVID-19 vaccine primary series option for adults ages 18 and older, following its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization (EUA).

Congresswoman Julia Letlow's first bill to pass in the House is historic for many reasons.

Proportion of Omicron in Louisiana increases to 90.2% of all COVID-19 cases

Vaccines and boosters remain critical to staying safe against Omicron

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.

Brings total number of Omicron cases in state to 45 — 40 probable, 5 confirmed

Brings total number of Omicron cases in our state to 17 - 16 probable, 1 confirmed

Brings total number of Omicron cases in our state to 4 - 3 probable cases and 1 confirmed

Louisiana residents now have until Dec. 31, 2021 to get their vaccine at a participating community-based site as listed on ShotFor100.com. As of Nov. 29, more than 34,300 debit cards have been distributed through Shot For 100.

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