Low COVID Numbers Encouraging to Louisiana Health OfficialsLow COVID Numbers Encouraging to Louisiana Health OfficialsPositivity rates are much lower in Louisiana but there is concern about an increase in cases involving the UK variant of the disease. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
COVID Tele-Town Hall for Acadiana & Lake Charles Planned COVID Tele-Town Hall for Acadiana & Lake Charles Planned The online and virtual event is set for April 12th registration is required and underway right now. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
High Rate of COVID Variant Found in Southwest LouisianaHigh Rate of COVID Variant Found in Southwest LouisianaThe presence of the variant and low vaccination rates have some Louisiana health officials concerned. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Vaccine Records Reveal Large Gender GapLouisiana Vaccine Records Reveal Large Gender GapState Health officials say more women than men are getting vaccinated in Louisiana. The reason why has nothing to do with discrimination. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Set to Get Largest-Ever Weekly Vaccine Allotment Louisiana Set to Get Largest-Ever Weekly Vaccine Allotment Thousands of sleeves could be rolling up next week as more and more doses of the current coronavirus vaccines have been allocated to Louisiana. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana COVID Virtual Town Hall Meeting Set for TodayLouisiana COVID Virtual Town Hall Meeting Set for TodayThis online meeting should help answer questions and debunk myths about the coronavirus vaccine. The town hall goes live via Zoom at 1 this afternoon. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Health Officials Calm Concerns Over COVID VaccinesLouisiana Health Officials Calm Concerns Over COVID VaccinesCan the shot make you sick? Can the shot prevent you from having children? Louisiana's State Health Officer sets the record straight. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Launches New COVID-19 Exposure Notification App ‘COVID Defense’ [Video]Louisiana Launches New COVID-19 Exposure Notification App ‘COVID Defense’ [Video]Governor John Bel Edwards has announced the launch of a new app that let's Louisianian's know if they've exposed to COVID-19.Michael Dot ScottMichael Dot Scott
Louisiana's Preliminary Plans for COVID Vaccine DistributionLouisiana's Preliminary Plans for COVID Vaccine DistributionWhen the vaccine becomes available who gets it first? Here's what the State of Louisiana is currently proposing. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Eunice High Campus Temporarily Closed Over COVID ConcernsEunice High Campus Temporarily Closed Over COVID ConcernsVirtual classes and remote learning will begin this morning while the school is cleaned and disinfected. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Acadiana Leads Louisiana In COVID-19 Outbreaks Within SchoolsAcadiana Leads Louisiana In COVID-19 Outbreaks Within SchoolsThe Louisiana Department of Health and our media partners at KATC-TV3 are reporting that Acadiana leads the state in COVID-19 cases in schools. JakeJake
Governor Edwards Says Louisiana COVID Trends are PromisingGovernor Edwards Says Louisiana COVID Trends are PromisingThe state appears to be heading in the right direction in efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Dr. Tina Stefanski Updates COVID-19 Progress in AcadianaDr. Tina Stefanski Updates COVID-19 Progress in AcadianaDespite the encouraging numbers, she says now is not the time to ease up on mitigation efforts.Rob KirkpatrickRob Kirkpatrick
LDH Report - Louisiana is Not Close to Herd ImmunityLDH Report - Louisiana is Not Close to Herd ImmunityDon't count on the concept of herd immunity putting the pandemic behind us anytime soon. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lafayette & Lake Charles are National COVID Hot SpotsLafayette & Lake Charles are National COVID Hot SpotsThe cities of Lafayette and Lake Charles are sharing a dubious distinction based on per capita cases of coronavirus this morning. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lafayette Health Officials Call COVID-19 Increases 'Worrisome'Lafayette Health Officials Call COVID-19 Increases 'Worrisome'Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory issued a statement yesterday concerning reported increases in COVID-19 cases in recent days. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Residents Urged to Get Back on Track with VaccinationsLouisiana Residents Urged to Get Back on Track with VaccinationsWith many doctor's offices closed during the pandemic many of us have fallen behind on our annual shot schedule. That's something you'll want to correct and here's why. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Most Common Underlying Conditions in Louisiana COVID-19 Deaths Most Common Underlying Conditions in Louisiana COVID-19 Deaths What were Louisiana residents dying from before the coronavirus? The facts from 2018 paint a different picture of this pandemic. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
How to Apply to Become a Contact TracerHow to Apply to Become a Contact TracerCall centers in Lafayette and New Orleans will handle contact tracing for Louisiana. Here's how you can apply for one of the over 700 jobs available. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
LSU Survey - Most Residents Support COVID-19 Mitigation EffortsLSU Survey - Most Residents Support COVID-19 Mitigation EffortsMost Louisiana residents show trust in Governor Edwards and Louisiana Department of Health for coronavirus information and mitigation efforts. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells