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LDH community-based testing site closing in Acadiana
The Louisiana Department of Health's community-based testing site at Evangeline Downs Casino in Region 4 (Acadiana) will close permanently on Friday, January 28, 2022.
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LDH: Northshore COVID-19 testing, vaccination sites to close or operate on limited hours due to weather
The five Northshore parish health units will offer testing and/or vaccinations during limited hours, 12 to 3 p.m., on Friday.
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LDH community-based vaccine, testing sites in Baton Rouge area (Region 2) will delay opening due to weather concerns
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) community-based COVID-19 vaccine and testing sites in Region 2 (Baton Rouge area) will have a delayed opening on Friday, Jan. 21, due to the forecasted weather on that day.
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LDH community-based testing sites in Acadiana will open two hours later due to weather concerns
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) community-based COVID-19 testing sites in Region 4 (Acadiana) will have a delayed opening on Friday, Jan. 21 due to the forecasted weather, and the Ville Platte Civic Center testing site will be closed on that day.
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LDH COVID-19 testing sites in Houma and Lutcher to close Friday due to cold weather
Sites affected are Lutcher Senior Center and Houma Municipal Center.
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Southwest Louisiana community-based vaccine, testing sites to close due to cold weather
Vaccine sites will operate during regular hours on Thursday and will close on Friday. Parish health units will continue to operate as normal on Friday.
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Gov. Edwards, Dr. Kanter release statements on Louisiana surpassing 1 million COVID infections
The Louisiana Department of Health reported 29,125 new cases Tuesday since January 14, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,025,748.
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Louisiana WIC partnership with Pacify Health expands access to breastfeeding support services
Louisiana WIC participants who would like to access virtual infant feeding support through Pacify can contact their local WIC clinic or call 1-800-251-2229. All WIC participants are eligible.
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Local, state and federal partners hosting Health Insurance Marketplace informational events throughout the state
Local, state and federal partners will host a series of free community events designed to inform residents of health plan options available through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace. The events will be held in Gretna, Baton Rouge, New Roads, Lafayette and Lake Charles starting today.
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CDC updates and clarifies COVID-19 booster guidance, unequivocally recommending that everyone 12 years and older get boosted if eligible
LDH has reviewed the latest CDC recommendations and alerted all vaccine providers in the state that this guidance is effective immediately.
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As demand soars, LDH provides guidance on what to do when COVID-19 testing is not widely available
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.
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FDA authorizes first antiviral pills for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer's Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets) - the first oral treatment for COVID-19.