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Nearly half of Louisiana has gotten a COVID shot; hospitalizations trending down
August 23, 2021 1:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Nearly half of Louisiana's total population has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine as of Monday. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 69,754 additional shots were administered over the weekend, with nearly 34,000 of them administered in people getting their first dose... more » -
Parents question COVID outbreak data at schools; LDH says districts are not required to report cases
August 19, 2021 6:09 PM
BATON ROUGE – A day after the state health department began reporting coronavirus cases among students in schools, health officials told parents who believe cases are under reported to contact specific school districts. According to data released Wednesday (Aug. 19), fewer than 400 students in parishes surrounding Baton Rouge... more » -
Governor: Louisiana has lost 'months of progress' in COVID fight Play Video
July 16, 2021 3:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards painted a dire picture for Louisiana's fight against the coronavirus Friday, telling reporters the state has lost several months' worth of progress in a matter of weeks. The governor's news conference came as the state grapples with a surge in new cases,... more » -
COVID outbreak stems from wrestling tournament in Gonzales, LHSAA issues memorandum effective immediately Play Video
January 23, 2021 5:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that the Louisiana Classic Wrestling Tournament held at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales is the reason for a recent COVID-19 outbreak in the area. The tournament took place Jan. 15-16 with over 20 reports of athletes, staff, and... more » -
New app could alert Louisianans when they're exposed to COVID
January 22, 2021 12:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - State officials announced Friday that Louisiana is introducing an app that could alert you if you've been exposed to the coronavirus. Health officials detailed the 'COVID Defense' app during Governor Edwards' latest coronavirus press briefing. Those who sign up will be informed whenever they come... more » -
Multiple detainees, staff at NOLA Juvenile Justice Intervention Center test positive for COVID
December 12, 2020 10:18 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A COVID-19 outbreak has reportedly occurred within the juvenile detention center for Orleans Parish. According to WWL's Radio.com , the City of New Orleans confirmed Friday (Dec. 11) that 20 individuals with ties to the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center recently tested positive for COVID-19. Out... more » -
Sheriff: A dozen inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Livingston Parish jail
December 8, 2020 5:44 PM
LIVINGSTON - A dozen inmates are currently quarantined at the Livingston Parish jail after testing positive for the coronavirus, Sheriff Jason Ard confirmed. According to the sheriff's office, those 12 inmates have been placed in quarantine as of Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff emphasized that those inmates are being held... more » -
Elsie's Plate & Pie temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
June 30, 2020 11:32 AM
A popular restaurant in Baton Rouge's Mid-City district announced it would be temporarily closing after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19. Elsie's Plate & Pie took to Facebook Tuesday morning to issue the announcement, saying the eatery will be closed for three days to allow employees to... more » -
Lafayette Parish sees surge in COVID-19 stats; multiple cases discovered at Borden Dairy facility
June 2, 2020 7:45 AM
LAFAYETTE - As Louisiana prepares to enter Phase 2 of its reopening process, some parishes are still struggling with COVID-19 outbreaks. According to The Advocate , multiple employees at the Borden Dairy processing facility in Lafayette have tested positive for the virus within the past seven days. A... more » -
Good neighbors help fight hunger in local communities caused by COVID-19 Play Video
May 9, 2020 11:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - Every day residents are trying to make sure their neighbors who have been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak don't go hungry. "The face of hunger has changed, so we're here to do our part to help meet a need,"... more » -
LSU giving students pass/no credit grading option for spring semester
April 8, 2020 1:54 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU is giving students the option to change their grading format for the spring semester after the school was forced to move all of its classes online because of the coronavirus. The university announced Wednesday that students can have their final grades reported on their transcript... more » -
OLOL gets sizable donation to help healthcare workers Play Video
April 7, 2020 5:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - Thousands of surgical masks, boxes of gloves, and suits were donated by company WR Grace to Our Lady of the Lake this week. The company employs about 4,000 people worldwide and has sites in Baton Rouge, Norco and Lake Charles in Louisiana. Locally, the work they... more » -
Local couple welcomes newborn amid coronavirus crisis Play Video
March 27, 2020 2:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - Josh and Alice Sibley welcomed their second child into the world Thursday, a baby named Benjamin. All three were greeted with an experience that is definitely a sign of the times. "Yes, we have to wear masks. Yes, we have to keep separated, and we... more » -
Baton Rouge Blues Festival postponed due to coronavirus
March 14, 2020 5:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - With the COVID-19 causing all festivals, sporting events, and schools to close down the Baton Rouge Blues festival has announced that they will postpone the event. According to the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation Executive Director, Kimberly R. Neustrom, the festival previously scheduled for April 18 &... more » -
Coronavirus cases surpass 1,000 in U.S., continue to spike in Italy and Iran
March 11, 2020 6:06 AM
As of Wednesday, March 11 more than 1,000 people in the United States have been infected with novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. According to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, nearly 120,000 people across the globe have tested positive for the illness, and... more » -
8 tested negative for coronavirus in Louisiana, health officials say
March 8, 2020 4:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - According the the Louisiana Department of Health there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Louisiana. Health officials took to Twitter to say that 8 people have been tested for the virus and all have come back negative. The ability to "turn... more » -
38th Travel South Showcase takes precaution amid fear of coronavirus Play Video
March 8, 2020 12:08 AM
Around 700 visitors will arrive in Baton Rouge over the weekend for the 38th Travel South Showcase. With many visitors expected steps are being taken to prevent the coronavirus from making its way to Louisiana. The Travel South president, Liz Bittner, is worried about the virus and says... 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 » -
10 additional Zika Cases found in Florida; Governor activates 'emergency response'
August 1, 2016 11:48 AM
MIAMI – Ten additional cases of Zika virus infection have been reported in northern Miami, according to government officials. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has activated the "emergency response" team from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention to help stem the outbreak. Four people were confirmed last week... 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 »