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Louisiana's COVID hospitalization rate now among the lowest in the US
November 12, 2021 1:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - After months of surging COVID cases , the number of Louisianans hospitalized with the virus has plummeted to the lowest it's been since the onset of the pandemic. On Friday, the state reported 213 people were in hospitals receiving treatment for the coronavirus. The past week... more » -
15 nursing home residents have died since mass evacuation to makeshift storm shelter
September 22, 2021 8:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - Several more nursing home residents have died in recent weeks after they were crammed into a mass shelter where hundreds were taken to ride out Hurricane Ida, though the state is hesitant to link the latest deaths to the evacuation that happened nearly a month ago. ... more » -
La. reports 121 COVID deaths Tuesday, nearly double Monday's single-day toll
September 14, 2021 2:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana reported another 121 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, nearly double the single-day total reported a day earlier. The latest deaths come as the state also reports a lower hospitalization rate in recent weeks, down to 1,612 as of Tuesday. However, that declining number of patients statewide... more » -
COVID hospitalizations fall below 1,900 in Louisiana; statewide death toll nears 13K
September 9, 2021 2:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - Hospitalizations tied to the coronavirus in Louisiana have dropped to their lowest point since July, months after the state first started seeing its fourth surge in cases. The state reported Thursday that 1,825 people were hospitalized with the virus statewide, down from a state record 3,022... more » -
Ochsner says fourth surge affecting its ability to care for non-COVID patients Play Video
August 24, 2021 6:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - Like many other businesses, Ochsner Health announced Tuesday it's mandating the COVID vaccine for their employees. The consequences of refusal will be severe. Ochsner says if employees don't get vaccinated, they'll be suspended for a month, and if they don't get vaccinated in that time they'll... more » -
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 » -
More restrictions possible if Louisiana doesn't see drop-off in COVID cases, health officials say
August 10, 2021 12:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's chief health officer warned that stricter COVID mitigation measures could be on the way if the state doesn't stem its latest surge in the coming weeks. Dr. Joseph Kanter made the comments to the Louisiana Board of Regents during a special meeting Tuesday morning where... more » -
Baton Rouge nursing home hit hard by COVID-19 puts a stop to visitations Play Video
July 30, 2021 6:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's been a tough week at Capital Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center, with the pandemic taking its toll on the facility once again. Workers say a total of seven employees and two residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Three employees have since recovered, but the outbreak... more » -
BR hospitals combining COVID data, will display it on billboards around city
July 27, 2021 5:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - Three of Baton Rouge's major hospitals are working together to raise awareness for the state's skyrocketing COVID hospitalization rate . In an effort to stop the spread of misinformation, a Baton Rouge General spokesperson said BRG, Our Lady of the Lake and Ochsner Medical Center are... more » -
COVID infections continue to surge Wednesday; more than 1,500 in hospitals statewide
July 27, 2021 12:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations climbed even higher in Louisiana on Wednesday, with more than 1,500 people now hospitalized with the virus statewide. The state reported yet another 4,699 new cases Wednesday, with a positivity rate of about 15.51 percent on new tests. The Louisiana Department... 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 » -
Governor recommends wearing a mask indoors amid new COVID surge, some state employees required to wear one Monday Play Video
July 22, 2021 6:41 PM
BATON ROUGE – Louisianans are encouraged to wear masks indoors – no matter their vaccination status – and most state employees may be required to wear masks starting Monday, the governor announced in a news conference Friday. The measures are the strictest yet after months of living in ease... more » -
Trophy visits children's hospital before heading to LSU
January 16, 2020 7:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital welcomed a very special guest Thursday afternoon and it was a hit! Hospital staff and patients lined up to take a picture with the National Championship Trophy. The visit was a surprise to OLOL, which says it received a... more » -
Doctors seeing increase in patients with the flu Play Video
January 24, 2017 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE – Doctors are seeing an uptick in patients with the flu this time of year in Baton Rouge. Dr. Mindy Calandro, of the Baton Rouge Clinic, said that she has seen more cases of the flu in the past two to three weeks. She also says that... more » -
Flu mist vaccination no longer available for flu season Play Video
October 13, 2016 6:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - A popular flu mist vaccination is no longer available for patients this flu season. Research from the Center for Disease Control revealed that the nasal spray vaccine was not effective during last year's flu season. The mist gained popularity last year for children who did... more »