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• Local speech therapists concerned new CDC milestones could overlook early developmental delays Play Video

  March 6, 2022 12:20 PM

  The CDC loosened developmental milestones for children when it recently loosened COVID-19 guidelines. Developmental milestones, such as when your child should babble or walk, are crucial in detecting behavior and speech delays. Local speech therapists and parents have some concerns about the CDC’s changes. Jennifer Moroux’s daughter... more »

• CDC updates guidelines for Pfizer booster shots

  January 4, 2022 9:43 AM

  As of Tuesday, January 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating its recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. This means people can now receive... more »

• State-by-state COVID statistics in the U.S. Play Video

  January 3, 2022 4:51 AM

  According to data from Johns Hopkins University , since last January, at least 826,061 people have lost their lives as a result of COVID and approximately 55.1 million in the United States have been infected. In reporting these recent numbers, CNN also provided a state-by-state view of case statistics... more »

• CDC Director discusses how pandemic may end

  December 11, 2021 5:52 PM

  Health experts are hoping to shore up a pandemic-fatigued public as the COVID-19 health crisis continues to pose a threat during the final months of 2021. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recently shared with ABC News what she believes the U.S. will... more »

• CDC says flu season may have returned, urges people to get flu vaccination

  November 19, 2021 7:10 AM

  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says while it is not possible to predict what a flu season will be like, it is possible that flu season may have returned after a on-year hiatus due to last year's emphasis on frequent handwashing, mask use, and social distancing. ... more »

• La Dept of Health to hold fun, family-friendly vaccination event at Quarters

  November 18, 2021 12:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Now that a number of pandemic-related restrictions have been lifted, many Louisianans are flocking to healthcare providers for COVID vaccines, and to a variety of in-person recreational events. According to a Thursday news release from The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), this weekend local officials are... more »

• CDC expands warning regarding "gemstone" aromatherapy spray recalled by Walmart

  November 4, 2021 5:38 AM

  In late October, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that a room spray sold at Walmart had been linked to four deaths , and Walmart also issued a recall. According to CNN , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday confirmed that doctors in the U.S.... more »

• Moderna says recent trial proves its COVID vaccine is safe, effective in children ages 6 to 11

  October 25, 2021 10:21 AM

  Moderna announced Monday that interim results of a Phase 2/3 trial prove that its vaccine is well-tolerated and effective in generating a robust immune response in children ages 6 to 11. According to CNN , over 4,700 participants between the ages of 6 and 11 participated in the trial.... more »

• Certain imported onions may pose health risk, CDC warns

  October 21, 2021 5:39 AM

  Hundreds of people in 37 states across the U.S. have fallen sick after consuming imported onions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC linked the 652 cases of illnesses to a salmonella outbreak caused by various types of imported onions from Mexico and distributed... more »

• Pfizer's COVID booster shots can begin for some U.S. adults, CDC says

  September 24, 2021 7:09 AM

  After days of extensive debates among vaccine experts, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially confirms that booster shots of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can be administered to some of the nation's adults. Early Friday morning, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky recommended boosters for people ages... more »

• Moderna completes submission to FDA for full approval of COVID vaccine

  August 25, 2021 1:13 PM

  On the heels of Pfizer's COVID vaccine receiving full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Monday, rival pharmaceutical company Moderna announced Wednesday that it has completed its submission to the FDA for full approval of its own vaccine. According to CNN , the drugmaker said it... more »

• More Americans are being vaccinated; CDC reports significant 24-hour period increase Play Video

  July 26, 2021 6:55 AM

  According to a White House official, an increasing number of people in the United States are being vaccinated. Ronald Klain, the White House Chief of Staff announced Sunday, via his Twitter account , that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a significant jump in the number of... more »

• CDC, FDA say COVID booster shots are unnecessary at this time

  July 9, 2021 9:48 AM

  As one of the world's most prominent pharmaceutical companies warns that a booster shot may be needed to protect people from novel coronavirus variants, the federal government says otherwise. According to two leading federal agencies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... more »

• CDC director extends eviction moratorium for 30 days

  June 24, 2021 10:37 AM

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments. The moratorium, which was scheduled to expire on June 30, is now extended through July 31.... more »

• CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask Play Video

  April 27, 2021 6:47 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers, and those who are unvaccinated can go without a face covering outside in some cases, too. Governor Edwards is expected to discuss... more »

• COVID-19 third leading cause of death in 2020, CDC confirms

  March 31, 2021 11:37 AM

  Provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States last year, after heart disease and cancer. According to CNN , the death rate from 2019 to 2020 increased... more »

• As dangerous COVID variant impacts Europe, experts warn U.S. should prepare Play Video

  March 31, 2021 6:40 AM

  As a COVID-19 variant continues to have a devastating impact on European nations, a number of experts say the United States must continue to adhere to coronavirus safety measures in preparation for another potential surge, CNN reports. The news outlet notes that the B.1.1.7 variant, first spotted in the... more »

• How to stay safe during a winter storm Play Video

  February 16, 2021 9:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The capital city is pushing through what many hope will be the last leg of a winter storm that descended upon the area early Monday (Feb. 15) morning and officials are warning residents to use caution while going about daily activities. For most, daily activities are... more »

• Leading virus expert says U.S. likely to see 500,000 COVID deaths by mid-February Play Video

  January 18, 2021 7:42 AM

  As of late January 2021, novel coronavirus has taken the lives of nearly 400,000 Americans . and some officials are warning that by next month thousands more will succumb to complications associated with the oft-deadly virus. According to CNN , the incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control... more »

• Colorado officials may have discovered a second case of UK coronavirus variant

  December 30, 2020 11:37 AM

  ELBERT COUNTY, Colorado - As of Wednesday (Dec. 30) morning, Colorado health officials report that a second local case of the United Kingdom's coronavirus variant may have been discovered. According to CNN , the news comes out of an assisted living facility in Simia, which is in Elberty County.... more »

• Doctors encourage getting vaccinated as flu season approaches Play Video

  September 29, 2020 8:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As the nation continues to battle the novel coronavirus pandemic, flu season is creeping into the picture and health experts say the best defense against both illnesses is to go on the offense by continuing to practice COVID precautions in addition to getting a flu shot. ... more »

• Superintendent to address reopening of La's K-12 schools before Senate Play Video

  June 25, 2020 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Parents and students are eager to learn what school will be like for students when they return to campus in August. This question was addressed Thursday morning, when education officials released a set of guidelines related to the reopening of K-12 schools amid the coronavirus health... more »

• State urges people to 'mask up' as virus numbers increase Play Video

  June 22, 2020 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to release new guidance when it comes to wearing a mask. It still recommends wearing a cloth face covering, because the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity, even from people who aren't showing symptoms. ... more »

• Social distancing is the new normal Play Video

  April 18, 2020 11:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Signs promoting social distancing are posted everywhere at the LSU lakes, so joggers and bicyclists can see these friendly reminders. The sign reads "You are 6 ft. & a TBD amount of time away from the best hug," reminding readers to practice social distancing. "We... more »

• COVID-19 Outbreak: President Trump to confer with CDC Wednesday

  February 26, 2020 12:16 PM

  President Trump is meeting with representatives from the Centers for Disease Control at 6 p.m., Wednesday to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak. This meeting is happening despite the president's recent statements, which seemed to downplay the gravity of the outbreak. According to ABC News , on Tuesday, Mr. Trump... more »

• CDC Director warns U.S. is likely to see increase in cases of novel coronavirus

  February 14, 2020 6:57 AM

  The novel coronavirus has killed more than 1,300 people in China and now officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are taking extensive measures to prevent a similar outbreak in the United States. CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield spoke with CNN regarding the spread of... more »

• Coronavirus quarantine ends at CA reserve base Play Video

  February 11, 2020 6:19 PM

  MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE - A man with ties to Baton Rouge is one of 195 people who have ended their 14-day quarantine for the Coronavirus. For the last two weeks, Patrick "Randy" Stockstill and his family have been living at March Air Reserve Base while being monitored by the... more »

• Health Officials: No coronavirus in Louisiana

  January 31, 2020 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that five patients in the United States have been diagnosed with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCoV), there are currently no confirmed cases of the virus in Louisiana. The CDC says all of these patients have traveled... more »

• Flu numbers remain high across the board Play Video

  January 28, 2020 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The CDC continues to report a high number of flu cases while the coronavirus is making headlines around the globe. Doctor Mindy Calandro at The Baton Rouge Clinic says she's been seeing up to eight flu cases a day and those are just her patients. ... more »

• CDC director resigns after report she bought shares of tobacco company

  January 31, 2018 10:13 AM

  WASHINGTON - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Brenda Fitzgerald has resigned due to investment issues. According to ABC 15 , the news comes after a report that Fitzgerald bought shares in a tobacco company one month after taking over an agency tasked with working to stop people... more »

• People turning to virtual doctor appointments during flu epidemic Play Video

  January 24, 2018 9:04 AM

  As more people are getting sick, the risk of infection is growing. According to the CDC, there have been nearly 9,000 confirmed flu-related hospitalizations. That is almost double the number at this point last year. Many hospitals are canceling elective surgeries to try and keep beds available for... more »

• DHH reports 2 possible cases of Zika virus in Louisiana

  February 11, 2016 2:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals says they’re investigating two possible cases of imported Zika virus in the state. DHH reports that both suspected cases are from individuals who recently traveled to countries in the Caribbean. Results gathered from DHH lab tests have been sent... more »

• Dr. Mindy Calandro on Zika outbreak and RSV

  January 28, 2016 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dr. Mindy Calandro joined us on News 2 at 4 Thursday with some information about a pair of viruses that the medical community has been observing with an alarming increase in frequency. Headlines have been dominated as of late by updates about the mosquito-borne Zika virus.... more »

• Chipotle set to close all restaurants for safety meeting

  January 15, 2016 11:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Fast-casual Mexican restaurant, Chipotle, announced it will be closing all of its stores nationwide at some point during the next month to conduct staff meetings about food safety. The meetings will be held on Feb. 8 and are only expected to last a few hours. The announcement... more »