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CDC recommends the first one-dose COVID-19 vaccine for use
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.
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Health Department: 562 vaccine providers in all 64 parishes will receive COVID vaccine this week
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.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for week of March 1-6
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.
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RFI: Whole Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV2 Positive Samples
This RFI is issued for the purpose of gathering information and cost information from qualified companies, individuals, etc. who demonstrate the capacity to provide sequencing services to the State of Louisiana.
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North Baton Rouge Vaccine Clinic to administer 2,200 doses in community partnership model at Living Faith Christian Center
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.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms additional winter storm-related death
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.
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Health Department to hold COVID community vaccinations clinics in southwestern Louisiana
The Louisiana Department will be holding community COVID vaccination clinics in southwestern Louisiana during the week of February 22-27, 2021.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID-19 testing for week of February 22-27
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.
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Health Department: 501 vaccine providers in all 64 parishes will receive COVID vaccine this week
This week, 501 vaccine providers across the state will receive very limited doses of COVID vaccine. These providers - including 168 chain pharmacies, 138 independent pharmacies, 47 hospitals, 45 public health providers, 24 urgent cares, 23 federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), 18 community events, 16 medical practices, 12 rural health clinics (RHCs), and 10 other healthcare providers - represent all nine public health regions and 64 parishes of the state.
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Louisianans Impacted by Winter Storms Are Urged to Fill Out the Louisiana Disaster Preliminary Damage Self-Report
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is seeking information from anyone who received damage due to the winter weather event this week. The self-reporting survey, which can be found at damage.la.gov, will help local and state emergency managers collect data to move forward with the recovery process.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms two winter storm-related deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning
A 68-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman in Avoyelles Parish died of carbon monoxide poisoning after a generator was placed in the camper in which they were staying.
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities - Temporary Reimbursement for Private Facilities (LAC 50:VII.32904)
Rescinds the February 1, 2021 Emergency Rule which amended the provisions governing temporary rates for intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities