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It. >> all right, of course congressman scalise just got vaccinated a couple weeks ago after waiting and then not disclosing his vaccine status. so thats encouraging that there are those leaders that were skeptical and now starting to come around. but still, this seems to be an all hands on deck effort, and in some cases it doesnt seem were getting that. dr. jeffrey elder, thank you so much. we appreciate it. and new tonight, a manhunt under way after a mass shooting outside a funeral home. it...

Delta variant, Louisianas low vaccination rate cause largest COVID spike in 5 months, doctors say Infectious disease physician Dr. Brobson Lutz says the rise in cases and deaths is driving some patients to get the shot. Author: Meg Farris (WWL) Updated: 6:38 PM CDT July 14, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana is seeing its largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases since February. It’s a striking reminder that COVID is still out there. The state reported 1,936 ne...

Doctor says you should put COVID vaccine on top of Back-to-School list for kids “Being vaccinated opens up so many more opportunities school wise and community wise,” said Kendall Crawford, manager of strategic initiatives and student affairs. Author: Mike McDaniel / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 10:43 PM CDT July 9, 2021 Updated: 10:43 PM CDT July 9, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — With another school year approaching, parents will soon be getting th...

We have to use it: Health officials urge vaccinations to avoid another surge in cases © Provided by WDSU New Orleans vaccination Louisianas top health official, Dr. Joseph Kanter, is warning that the state could see another surge in coronavirus cases if vaccination rates do not increase. The warning comes just days after a coronavirus strain first identified in India was discovered locally near Shreveport, making it the fourth known variant in the state.Sign up for our Newsletters On Monday,...

Clinical trials on teens show the vaccine to be very safe and 100 percent effective in the young, since they have strong immune systems.

Louisiana COVID-19 vaccine supply outpacing demand Health leaders focus on outreach as only a quarter of the state is fully vaccinated. Louisiana COVID-19 vaccine supply outpacing demand By Kaitlin Rust | April 26, 2021 at 10:07 PM CDT - Updated April 26 at 10:16 PM NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As supply outpaces demand, Louisiana has passed on some federal shipments of COVID-19 vaccines with only a quarter of the state fully vaccinated. The main focus now becomes targeted outreach for both state...

Kelly House says for months she suffered with debilitating symptoms, like headaches, fatigue and brain fog following a Covid-19 infection last July. "It really scared me because I was thinking is this something I am just going to have to deal with for the rest of my life," said House.

State to send COVID vaccine to primary care doctors as supply outpaces demand Sabrina Wilson © Provided by WVUE New Orleans A unidentified person gets a shot of COVID-19 vaccine. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations is lower than vaccine supply around New Orleans and now major health care systems are allowing people to get vaccines without appointments at many vaccination sites. And the Louisiana Department of Health will send vaccines to individual primary c...

Gov. Edwards urges residents to get vaccinated; announces launch of statewide COVID-19 vaccine hotline Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks at a news conference about COVID-19 on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Baton Rouge, La. (Source: WAFB) By Nick Gremillion | April 8, 2021 at 11:15 AM CDT - Updated April 8 at 3:47 PM BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference Thursday, April 8 about the state’s continued fight against COVID the coronavirus and ...

The current tracking shows Hispanics are among the smallest group getting vaccinated. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 7:03 PM CDT April 5, 2021 Updated: 7:09 PM CDT April 5, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — LCMC Health held “Hispanic Community Day” at the Morial Convention Center on Monday. While that may sound like a diversity education campaign, it’s actually part of the campaign to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.  Doct...