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ArkLaTex seeing increase in COVID-19 vaccinations among minority communities Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - At the beginning of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, health experts across the country wanted to pay close attention to minority groups, especially since an overwhelming number of people of color were dying from the virus. Mistrust in past government health experiences and the fear of the unknown made vaccinating minorities difficult. During the final days of vaccine distribution at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport, many Louisianans lined up for t...

Caddo Parish Public Schools starts vaccinating students against COVID-19 Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - On Thursday, April 29, Caddo Parish Public Schools started vaccinating students 16 and older. The shots began with students at CE Byrd High School. This is optional for students, and kids must have a parent or guardian’s permission. Students will receive the Pfizer vaccine. Right now, that’s the only shot approved for those as young as 16. LSU Health Shreveport’s Dr. John Vanchiere says this is a safe vaccine that kids need. Bossier Parish Schools says ...

(Source: KSLA) By Kaitlyn Gibson | April 22, 2021 at 11:28 AM CDT - Updated April 23 at 4:11 AM SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The COVID-19 vaccination hub at the Louisiana State Fair Grounds will no longer operate after Saturday, April 24, that’s according to Dr. John Vanchiere. The LSUHS North Campus location (former Chevyland dealership) at 2627 Linwood Avenue will be the main hub moving forward. Dr. Vanchiere said only around 200 people are going to the fairgrounds to receive their shot each day, so they have to go where the people are. The closing is also due in part to the State Fai...

CORONAVIRUS VACCINES IN LOUISIANA— More than a million people in Louisiana have completed their coronavirus vaccine series. That's about 22% of the state’s population. The latest health department data was released Thursday. Officials hailed the benchmark.  But that vaccination rate remains far below the threshold  scientists say is needed to stop the uncontrolled spread of the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus. Louisiana has launched a broad statewide effort to try to overcome vaccine reluctance. But  adding to that reluctance is the Centers for Disease Control and Food and D...

CORONAVIRUS VACCINES IN LOUISIANA— More than a million people in Louisiana have completed their coronavirus vaccine series. That's about 22% of the state’s population. The latest health department data was released Thursday. Officials hailed the benchmark.  But that vaccination rate remains far below the threshold  scientists say is needed to stop the uncontrolled spread of the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus. Louisiana has launched a broad statewide effort to try to overcome vaccine reluctance. But  adding to that reluctance is the Centers for Disease Control and Food and D...