LDH Confirms 2 Cases of Dangerous Childhood Disease in Louisiana
Louisiana health officials have confirmed two cases of a rare childhood virus in the New Orleans area.
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Supreme Court Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Rule for United States Businesses
At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S.
Vaccinations at UL Lafayette Will Be Required After FDA Approval
Once the FDA approves vaccines, they will be required at UL.
Marc Broussard Spars Online Over Vaccinations for Concerts
Acadiana's old-souled, velvet-voiced crooner Marc Broussard got into a sparring match with another artist over vaccinations for people attending concerts.
Our Lady of Lourdes to Require All Employees to be Vaccinated
Nearly a week ago, Ochsner Health System announced they were going to require all employees to be vaccinated. Now, Our Lady Health System hospitals are doing the same thing.
Ochsner Lafayette General Apologizes For Poorly-Timed Joke About Vaccines and Biscuits
Ochsner Lafayette General is apologizing after an attempt at humor fell flat with some of their Facebook followers.
97% of COVID Deaths in Louisiana are Among the Unvaccinated
As COVID-19 and Delta variant case counts skyrocket concern grows over Louisiana's unvaccinated population.
The Most and Least Vaccinated Parishes in Louisiana
Data is compiled and distributed by the Louisiana Department of Health every Monday and Thursday.
Johnson & Johnson and U.S. Sign Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Deal Worth $1 Billion
The United States has signed a contract worth just over $1 billion with Johnson & Johnson for 100 million doses of a potential Covid-19 vaccine.
KATC.com reports the U.S. currently has contracts with "several pharmaceutical companies as part of Operation Warp Speed", a program designed to develop, test and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible once available.
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