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  • Baton Rouge General opening specialized center for COVID antibody treatments Play Video

    August 23, 2021 5:12 PM

    Baton Rouge General will open a specialized treatment center this week that will allow staff to treat more COVID patients using monoclonal antibodies . On Monday, the hospital announced its Specialty Infusion Center at BRG's Bluebonnet location would open later that same week. The center will include 15 infusion... more »
  • Roughly 40% of LSU students report being vaccinated

    August 18, 2021 6:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Roughly 40 percent of LSU students are either partially or fully vaccinated for the coronavirus so far. In a statement Wednesday , LSU said 15,354 students — nearly 50 percent of the student body — have reported their vaccination status to the university as of Aug.... more »
  • La. reports more than 7,500 COVID cases over the weekend, increase in vaccines

    July 26, 2021 1:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana reported a significant jump in vaccines administered as coronavirus cases continued to surge over the weekend. The state reported 7,592 new cases Monday, with a positivity rate of about 13.71 percent. Hospitalizations also jumped to 1,221, up from 1,008 on Friday. Hospitals across the... more »
  • Nearly half of West Feliciana fully vaccinated, outpacing the rest of Louisiana Play Video

    May 6, 2021 8:12 PM

    West Feliciana Parish is leading the way in Louisiana when it comes to getting vaccinated. Data from the Louisiana Department of Health shows the gap is not even close. According to the department, West Feliciana Parish leads the state with 49.19% of its population already fully vaccinated. Orleans Parish... more »
  • Some Baton Rouge bars giving out free drinks with vaccine appointments Play Video

    April 21, 2021 3:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Several bars in the capital area will be giving out free drinks this week to those who get a COVID vaccine. Healthcare company Relief said it's partnering with bars throughout Baton Rouge for its "Shots for Shots" campaign. Those who register and get their first dose... more »
  • Pfizer CEO says 3rd shot 'likely' needed within 12 months

    April 15, 2021 6:46 PM

    Pfizer's CEO said those who get the company's two-shot COVID vaccine will "likely" need a third shot within about a year's time. Albert Bourla, the head of the pharmaceutical company, said that in comments that were recorded April 1 but made public Thursday. “A likely scenario is that... more »
  • West Baton Rouge holding mass vaccination event Thursday

    April 12, 2021 2:40 PM

    PORT ALLEN - West Baton Rouge will host another mass vaccination event Thursday. The parish said the event will April 15 at the Erwinville Community Center at 5110 Rougon Road in Port Allen. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m.. All shots administered at the site Thursday will... more »
  • Company helping local pharmacies distribute vaccines as Louisiana accelerates rollout Play Video

    March 25, 2021 8:05 PM

    GRAMERCY - About 200 COVID-19 vaccines are administered at Gem Drugs Pharmacy each week. It's an accelerated process that wouldn't be possible without outside help. "In the beginning, it was very difficult because we had multiple binders and notebooks and we were contacting people ourselves," Pharmacist Jeanne Maylon... more »
  • Over 33% of La.'s population fully vaccinated for COVID

    March 15, 2021 1:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana administered 26,067 doses of the COVID vaccine since Thursday. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 1,740,240 people across the state have received at least their first dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The state... more »
  • COVID vaccinations now outnumber total cases reported in Louisiana

    March 9, 2021 2:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The number of people successfully vaccinated in Louisiana has now surpassed the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the state since the start of the pandemic. Governor John Bel Edwards touted the milestone in a press briefing Tuesday, exactly one year from the day Louisiana... more »
  • Louisiana set to receive nearly 38,000 doses of new Johnson & Johnson vaccine Play Video

    March 1, 2021 3:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Millions of doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are being distributed nationwide this week with 37,900 of those going to Louisiana hospitals. First it was Pfizer, then Moderna, now it's Johnson & Johnson. Authorization of the third coronavirus vaccine comes nearly one year after... more »
  • Walmart hosting free COVID vaccination sites in EBR this week

    February 24, 2021 12:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Walmart will offer COVID vaccinations at two locations in East Baton Rouge this week. Anyone eligible to receive the vaccine under current guidelines can sign up for the shot online. The vaccine will be free, and no insurance is required. The shots will be offered... more »
  • Teachers aware it may take a while before they get their first vaccine shot Play Video

    February 21, 2021 2:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Starting Monday, teachers and staff will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards extended the priority list to include educators, though the process may take a while. "The biggest thing is we’re just going to have to be patient because it's... more »
  • Select Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies set to offer COVID-19 vaccine Play Video

    February 10, 2021 8:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Pharmacies across the country are preparing to receive direct shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government. Among them are Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across the state. Each of them will begin administering vaccines on Feb. 12, 2021. Through the Federal Retail Pharmacy... more »
  • Louisiana expanding vaccine access to those age 65 and older Play Video

    February 4, 2021 4:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is lowering the age criteria for COVID vaccine eligibility starting next week. On Thursday, Governor Edwards announced the state would lower the minimum age for civilians receiving the vaccine from 70 to 65 years old. The governor said the change, which takes effect Feb. 8,... more »
  • Some first responders in the capital area get second dose of COVID vaccine Play Video

    February 2, 2021 7:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - First responders are starting to get their second shot of the two-part coronavirus vaccine. It serves as an added layer of protection to keep themselves and others safe. "If we're not safe, we can't keep the public safe," Captain Michael Munn with the Baton Rouge Fire... more »
  • Feds announce another bump for states' COVID vaccine allotments

    February 2, 2021 12:45 PM

    The White House announced Tuesday that the Biden administration is increasing coronavirus vaccine allotments for states by another five percent. On top of the additional doses, White House COVID Response Coordinator Jeff Zients said the federal government would start distributing doses directly to retail pharmacies. Louisiana can expect... more »
  • Governor touts successful but gradual vaccine rollout in Louisiana Play Video

    January 22, 2021 7:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards said Friday that Louisiana is faring better than most states when it comes to the COVID vaccine rollout process. However, he says the supply will remain limited for the foreseeable future. Edwards said the state can expect a rather flat allocation of... more »
  • COVID vaccines boost morale at Baton Rouge nursing home Play Video

    January 18, 2021 4:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A handful of Walgreen's pharmacists spent Martin Luther King Day administering COVID-19 vaccines to eager nursing home residents at Capital Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “It’s been greatly anticipated,” said Todd Ford, the Licensed Administrator at the facility. Ford says the bulk of the residents,... more »
  • More than 80 residents get COVID vaccine at BR health care center Play Video

    January 11, 2021 7:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It was a historic day at Baton Rouge Health Care Center as more than 80 residents were vaccinated. Larry Edmond, 66, was among those to receive the shot Monday. "A lot of people been dying from this, and I saw the vice president and the... more »
  • Nursing home residents get first dose of Moderna's COVID vaccine Play Video

    January 4, 2021 6:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The vaccination process has begun at Ollie Steel Burden Manor. The residents and some staff received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Monday allowing them to let out a sigh of relief. “I've never seen such a quick turnaround time to turn in the... more »
  • Governor: Louisiana's coronavirus vaccine roll out going smoothly

    December 16, 2020 3:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is now three days into its initial efforts to distribute the coronavirus vaccine, and Governor John Bel Edwards says the process is going well so far. The state's first shipments of the Pfizer vaccine arrived in New Orleans on Monday and have gradually made their... more »
  • Senator Bill Cassidy optimistic about final push for new COVID stimulus plan Play Video

    December 15, 2020 10:48 PM

    WASHINGTON - After a months-long battle to get another stimulus plan approved, lawmakers only have one more shot. "It's the only game in town. It's this or nothing. We hope it can pass,” Senator Bill Cassidy said in a conference call to reporters Tuesday. Monday night, a bipartisan... more »
  • FedEx says rush to ship vaccine this week shouldn't affect holiday deliveries

    December 4, 2020 3:51 PM

    Delivery service FedEx says it's working closely with federal health officials to begin delivering the first shipments of the coronavirus vaccine and doesn't expect those shipments to cause any delays during the busy Christmas season. According to a statement from the company, FedEx will use separate parcel services to... more »
  • Ochsner hospitals prepare to start rolling out COVID-19 vaccines Play Video

    December 2, 2020 7:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As a coronavirus vaccine awaits FDA approval, hospitals like Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge are preparing for proper storage. However, health care workers say the ultra-cold freezers needed for Pfizer's vaccine are hard to come by. Luckily, one has already arrived at Ochsner's New Orleans location.... more »
  • Free coronavirus anti-body testing for those who donate blood Play Video

    June 1, 2020 12:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The coronavirus has taken a toll on the local blood supply by drastically reducing donations. "We've seen a big drop in the number of blood donors," Benjamin Prijatel, Senior Director at LifeShare Blood Center in Baton Rouge said. "We've used 80% of our inventory and... more »
  • LSU Health Shreveport offers inhaled nitric oxide clinical trial for COVID-19 patients

    April 5, 2020 10:33 PM

    SHREVEPORT - The LSU Health Shreveport Department of Medicine has joined up with the Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Alabama-Birmingham to enlist patients in a test study using inhaled nitric oxide to heal lungs damaged by COVID-19. In an email sent from the LSU Health Shreveport Department... more »
  • LSU Health Shreveport first in La. to test plasma treatment for coronavirus

    April 4, 2020 11:39 PM

    SHREVEPORT - Officials say a critically ill COVID-19 patient at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center is being treated with the first convalescent plasma therapy in Louisiana. A spokesperson for the health center said the plasma being used was donated at LifeShare Blood Center just hours before the... more »

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