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Louisiana Public Health Institute and Louisiana Department of Health to host tele-town halls on COVID-19 vaccine
The goal of these events is to provide information about the COVID-19 vaccine, dispel myths and answer direct questions from participants. The dialogue will also focus on equitable health outcomes for all Louisianans, especially the African American community who has been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for week of March 29-April 3
No LANG-operated sites will be open in Region 5 (Southwest), Region 6 (Cenla), Region 7 (Northwest Louisiana) and Region 9 (Northshore).
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Health Department: 608 vaccine providers in all 64 parishes will receive COVID vaccine this week
All Louisiana residents ages 18 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone 16 years and older.
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Emergency Order: Protocol for Administration of Certain Covid-19 Vaccines (Phlebotomists)
To authorize licensed phlebotomists to administer the Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines by protocol in lieu of a patient-specific order from a physician or prescribing practioner.
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Starting Monday, all Louisianans 16 or older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
All Louisianans 16 years old or older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 29, following news from the federal government that Louisiana’s allocation of vaccine doses will significantly increase next week, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today.
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LDH Emergency Order for Phase 3 Commercial Body Art Facility Practice Restrictions
Commercial Body Art Facility Restrictions - COVID-19 Phase 3
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Gov. Edwards, Louisiana Department of Health issue statements mourning more than 10,000 Louisianans lost to COVID-19
Today, Louisiana officially surpassed 10,000 people who have died from COVID-19, just over a year from when the state recorded its first COVID-19 death. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed 10,030 people have died in its Monday COVID-19 data update.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for week of March 22-26
If you have been exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested. And, when it is your turn, consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Health Department: 652 vaccine providers in all 64 parishes will receive COVID vaccine this week
This week, 652 vaccine providers across the state will receive very limited doses of COVID vaccine. These providers include national and independent pharmacies, public health providers, clinics and physician offices, hospitals and others.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for week of March 16-20
The COVID-19 testing schedule for sites operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) for the week of March 16-20 is listed below. No LANG-operated sites will be open in Region 7 (Northwest Louisiana).
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Region 7 Office of Public Health announces COVID-19 vaccine clinics for week of March 15-19
The schedule for COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Region 7 for the week of March 15-19, 2021 is listed below. Region 7 includes the parishes of Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Caliborne, Bienville, Natchitoches, Sabine, DeSoto, Red River. Vaccines are by appointment only for anyone meeting eligibility criteria.