COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that beginning Monday, February 22, an additional group of Louisianans – K-12 teachers, school support staff, day care staff, those who are pregnant and Louisianans aged 55 to 64 with certain health conditions – are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Louisiana is currently vaccinating people in Priority Group 1B-Tier One.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The CDC, as well as the Office of Public Health, have been proactively preparing for the introduction of this virus since it was first identified in China earlier this year.
If you have questions about coronavirus, please contact the Louisiana 211 Network by dialing dial 211. Or, text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211 for the most current information about the outbreak as it becomes available.
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March 06, 2021
This RFI is issued for the purpose of gathering information from marketing/PR firms, community organizations, photographers, videographers, artists/illustrators, storytellers, website design specialists, marketing/PR firms, and firms with canvassing and phone/text banking experience/expertise (including data analytics/targeting), and organizations/firms with experience/expertise in conducting rapid research especially in underserved communities to help the State (1) continue to raise awareness about COVID-19, its negative impacts and the everyday actions and residents should take to protect themselves and their loved ones, and (2) build awareness, knowledge and trust in the COVID-19 vaccines—particularly among those who have been underserved historically and affected the most by the coronavirus.
March 03, 2021
OPH Regional Medical Directors worked with community partners and the Louisiana National Guard (LANG) to organize events that start this week and go into next week - a mix of Mass Vaccination Events, large-scale community events, and targeted clinics for teachers who are now eligible.
March 03, 2021
If you qualify for Medicaid's transportation services, you can use this service to get a ride to your appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
March 02, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that Louisiana will move forward to Phase 3. This will bring most COVID restrictions back to where they were last September. Louisiana's statewide mask mandate, which has been in place since last July, will remain in place.
March 01, 2021
Louisiana expects its confirmed allotment of 37,900 doses of the one-shot, easier-to-use Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be delivered sometime this week.
March 01, 2021
These providers include 181 chain pharmacies (including 115 Walmart/Sam's Club and 7 CVS from retail pharmacy program), 161 independent pharmacies, 61 hospitals, 50 public health providers, 28 urgent cares, 22 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), 22 medical practices, 13 rural health clinics (RHCs) and 22 other healthcare providers.
March 01, 2021
The more contagious U.K. variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Louisiana, and all Louisianans need to take precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones.
February 26, 2021
State and local officials will mark the start of a community vaccination clinic in North Baton Rouge on Friday that will serve as a model of community collaboration to ensure vaccines reach underserved areas.
February 24, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday has confirmed one additional death tied to the February 2021 winter storm, bringing the statewide death toll to 6.
February 22, 2021
The Louisiana Department will be holding community COVID vaccination clinics in southwestern Louisiana during the week of February 22-27, 2021.