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Department of Health issues guidance for dental practices
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued guidance for dental practices.
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Fourth COVID-19 related death reported in Louisiana
The Orleans Parish resident was an 80-year-old individual who lived at Lambeth House in New Orleans. A third death was reported on Monday. This was an 84-year-old individual who also lived at Lambeth House.
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Department of Health launches interactive dashboard for tracking COVID-19 in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health has launched a new interactive dashboard for tracking COVID-19 testing results in Louisiana. This new dashboard includes a heat map of the state along with a breakdown of positive cases by parish.
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State of Louisiana reports second COVID-19 related death
The State of Louisiana reports a second death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was a 53-year-old individual with underlying medical conditions. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans.
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State of Louisiana reports first COVID-19 related death
The State of Louisiana reports first death related to COVID-19. The Orleans Parish resident was a 58-year-old individual with underlying health conditions. The patient was being treated at Touro Infirmary Hospital and Medical Center.
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CORRECTION: State Department of Health recommends COVID-19 testing for any patient with fever, respiratory symptoms and a negative influenza test
All patients suspected (and undergoing testing) for COVID-19 should isolate at home until they receive their test results. If test results are positive, patients should be isolated at home until cleared by a physician or public health official.
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Gov. Edwards signs proclamation aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards today signed a proclamation that among other actions immediately halts any gathering of more than 250 people until Monday, April 13, closes all K-12 public schools statewide effective Monday, March 16 resuming Monday, April 13, as Louisiana seeks to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
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LDH Blog: Cell phones as a safety net lifeline: What we learned by delivering text messages to 27,000 Louisianans
Eligible people struggle to maintain their case status for critical safety net services, often due to administrative hurdles and poor communication. Code for America piloted text message reminders to support Louisianans, which helped clients avoid costly churn.
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State health department orders healthcare facilities to restrict visitors
Effective today, the Louisiana Department of Health is requiring all licensed healthcare facilities in the state to restrict visitors to those deemed essential, vital or necessary to the care and well-being of patients, clients and residents. This action is being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, among the populations most vulnerable to the virus.
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Questions about COVID-19 now being answered by Louisiana 211 statewide network
Louisiana’s statewide 211 network is now answering calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This network is best designed and staffed to handle the large volume of calls from Louisiana residents who are concerned and who have questions about the rapidly-spreading virus.
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DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY: Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health
The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health (LDH/OPH), pursuant to the emergency rulemaking authority granted by R.S. 40:4(A)(13), hereby adopts the following Emergency Rule for the protection of public health. This Emergency Rule is promulgated specifically in accordance with R.S. 49:953(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (R.S. 49:950, et seq .). The LDH/OPH expressly finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires adoption of this rule on an emergency basis.
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Gov. Edwards Declares Public Health Emergency in Response to COVID-19
Following a meeting of the Unified Command Group today, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a Public Health emergency in Louisiana related to COVID-19.