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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Walker
August 15, 2023 5:49 PM
WALKER - Officials are urging residents in parts of Livingston Parish to boil their water before use as workers make repairs to a damaged water main. According to a statement from the Ward Two Water District, residents along John Lanier Road, between Weiss Road and the Livingston-St. Helena parish... more » -
Mandeville child fighting life-threatening E. coli infection
June 28, 2022 7:42 AM
NEW ORLEANS - A toddler has been struggling with an E. coli infection that has left her hospitalized for weeks, according to WWLTV. Scarlett Wood, who is only one year and five months old, was airlifted to Oschner's main campus after she tested positive for E. coli on June... more » -
'Don't know how much time he has left': Family says Deputy Nick Tullier in critical condition
May 2, 2022 8:23 AM
UPDATE: Nick Tullier's family announced Thursday that he passed away in a hospital. Read the latest here . ------ BATON ROUGE - Nick Tullier, who was shot during an ambush targeting law enforcement nearly six years ago, is once again fighting for his life in the hospital. ... more » -
La. reporting back-to-back days of record-breaking COVID cases Play Video
December 30, 2021 12:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana broke its record for new coronavirus cases reported in a single day on Thursday, a record set just a day earlier. The Louisiana Department of Health reported another 12,467 cases on Thursday, eclipsing the 9,378 new cases reported on Wednesday. More than 100 people were... more » -
Some Louisiana OMV locations closed amid COVID surge
December 28, 2021 2:24 PM
Several Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicle locations are closed due to ongoing as the state sees a new wave of cases. As of Tuesday, a dozen OMV location across the state remained closed due to "impacts of COVID-19." Those locations can be found below. -Crowley -Mandeville ... more » -
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 » -
With homicides and overdoses poised to break records, EBR coroner's office to receive grant to aid staff Play Video
October 13, 2021 6:36 PM
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly categorized the use of the grant. BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish is on pace to break records this year for overdose, homicide and COVID deaths. A local foundation is providing the coroner's office a grant to help with... more » -
Louisiana seeing strong booster shot numbers as eligibility expands Play Video
September 29, 2021 7:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - Even after some initial confusion over whether boosters would be necessary, the numbers in Louisiana look good. "We've got the boosters going. Very pleased to see a good uptake with the booster shot," said Dr. Robert Hart, Ochsner's chief medical officer. Pharmacies are staying busy... more » -
Some school systems adopting state's new 'parent option' quarantine guidelines Play Video
September 29, 2021 2:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Education will no longer require schools to have students quarantine when they've potentially been exposed to COVID. The department said it was providing schools across the state with the "parent choice option," which each school system can opt into. The new rule... more » -
Baton Rouge researchers optimistic Moderna shot will be deemed safe for kids soon Play Video
September 20, 2021 7:36 PM
Pfizer announced Monday that its coronavirus vaccine was found to be safe for children as young as 5 years old, and researchers are hopeful Moderna can follow suit. In Baton Rouge, similar research has been taking place at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Dr. Daniel Hsia has... 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 » -
Some East Baton Rouge teachers undergo mandatory COVID testing Play Video
August 25, 2021 6:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - Belaire Magnet High School teachers were the latest to receive mandatory COVID tests today in East Baton Rouge Parish. "We wanna make sure that everyone's healthy on our campus," said Verdie Batiste, principal of Belaire Magnet High School. The mandatory testing comes as school returns... more » -
Infant dies of COVID in Louisiana; state reporting 249 deaths in just 2 days Play Video
August 25, 2021 1:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - A small child is among more than 200 Louisianans killed by the coronavirus in the past two days, the state announced Wednesday. Governor John Bel Edwards said the child was less than a year old and was among 110 deaths reported to the state since Tuesday.... more » -
Woman who shouted 'I have the virus' before coughing on food gets prison time, must pay store $30K
August 25, 2021 12:51 PM
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - A woman who intentionally coughed and spit on food displays at a supermarket after exclaiming that she had the coronavirus will serve time in prison and must pay up thousands of dollars because of the tirade. Margaret Cirko was first arrested after her outburst in Pennsylvania... more » -
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 » -
Nurse retires after working at OLOL for 35 years Play Video
August 20, 2021 10:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - A local registered nurse Cathy Jones retired after 37 years of service helping those in dire need of medical care. "It's been a long journey. I have enjoyed it. I don't have any regrets," Jones said. She leaves behind her second family only to spend time... more » -
La. COVID hospitalizations drop below 3,000 Friday; nearly 6,000 new cases reported
August 20, 2021 1:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana reported a small decrease in hospitalizations Friday, bringing the statewide total back below 3,000 after health workers saw a weeks-long surge in new patients. Despite seeing incremental drops on Thursday and Friday, the number of patients hospitalized across the state —2,999— is still much higher... more » -
Just under 40 percent of Louisiana residents fully vaccinated for COVID
August 19, 2021 2:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - Nearly 40 percent of Louisiana residents have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus as of Thursday. The Louisiana Department of Health reported that 1,836,731 people across the state, about 39.51 percent of the total population, had gotten all doses of their vaccine. That same data says... more » -
OLOL Children's Hospital reports month-by-month increase in kids presenting to ER with COVID-19 Play Video
August 18, 2021 9:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - As another school year kicks off, leaders at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital say no children, regardless of age, can escape the risk of being infected as the Delta variant runs rampant through Louisiana. "Really all age ranges, from three weeks of age up... more » -
Some school officials hopeful COVID surge won't affect in-person classes Play Video
August 17, 2021 7:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - In the past week, schools across the region have been navigating a return to class amid another COVID surge. Many districts are already a week or more into the semester, and so far education leaders in our area say cases have been manageable. "As school... more » -
Louisiana: More than 3k now hospitalized with COVID, 122 deaths reported in a single day
August 17, 2021 1:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - More than 3,000 people are now hospitalized with the coronavirus in Louisiana as of Tuesday, the first time the state has reported that many hospitalizations since the onset of the pandemic. The Louisiana Department of Health says 3,012 patients are in hospitals with COVID. As of... more » -
New Orleans will require vaccine or negative COVID test to enter restaurants, venues
August 12, 2021 2:27 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The city of New Orleans will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter most businesses and venues, including the Superdome. Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced the new rules Thursday, saying they'll go into effect on Aug. 16. The new policy makes New Orleans... more » -
COVID hospitalizations near 2,900 statewide; 5,408 new cases reported Wednesday
August 11, 2021 3:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's latest coronavirus surge pushed Louisiana hospitals even further Wednesday, with the state approaching 2,900 total hospitalizations. As of Wednesday, 2,895 patients were in hospitals across the state, up 44 from the day before . The state says 91 percent of those patients currently in hospitals... more » -
Another governor's office staffer tests positive for COVID, 7th in recent weeks
August 11, 2021 12:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - Another member of Governor John Bel Edwards' staff tested positive for the coronavirus, the governor's office announced Wednesday. The latest case involved an employee who was working off-site, and no other staffers were exposed as a result, according to the governor. The employee is currently isolating... more » -
La. sees another huge spike in vaccinations over the weekend; hospitalizations top 2,700
August 9, 2021 3:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - Over the weekend, Louisiana saw an average of roughly 100 new COVID patients checked into hospitals each day. On Monday, the state reported a total of 2,720 patients hospitalized with the coronavirus. That number was up 299 compared to Friday, when hospitals across the state reported... more » -
Livingston sheriff's deputy, 40, dies from COVID
August 5, 2021 5:34 PM
A local sheriff's deputy has died after a weeks-long battle with the coronavirus, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Sheriff Jason Ard said Corporal Robert McKinney served with the department for 10 years. Ard added that McKinney was "proud to wear the badge" and loved his coworkers. ... more » -
Mother died of heart disease days before 2-year-old was found dehydrated in apartment
August 5, 2021 2:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - Officials say a woman died of a heart condition at her Baton Rouge apartment last month, leaving her 2-year-old son to survive on his own for days. The boy was rescued July 30 after a maintenance worker spotted him naked on the balcony of his mother's... more » -
La. vaccination surge continues; more than 110K shots administered in past week
August 5, 2021 1:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana continued to see a surge in its COVID vaccination rate this week, with more than 100,000 shots administered in the past week according to data released by the state Thursday. The Louisiana Department of Health said another 54,200 shots were administered since Monday, when the... more » -
Unvaccinated LSU students must take monthly COVID tests this semester, university says Play Video
August 4, 2021 11:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - LSU says students who didn't get the COVID-19 vaccine must take a test each month showing they're not infected. On Wednesday, the university revealed its updated safety protocols for the fall semester, which included mandatory testing for unvaccinated students. The school says it will also continue... more » -
Another governor's office employee tests positive for COVID, unrelated to previous cases
August 2, 2021 2:59 PM
UPDATE: The governor's office announced another staffer tested positive for COVID on Thursday. This is the sixth case since July 30. The governor said the employee was vaccinated, and this case is unrelated to the previous cases in the office. This is a breaking update. Please read the... more » -
Propelled by new COVID surge, Louisiana continues weeks-long vaccination boom
August 2, 2021 2:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana continued to see a surge in residents getting the coronavirus vaccine this past week, with the state now administering twice as many shots as it was two weeks ago. According to new data released by the Louisiana Department of Health on Monday, nearly 43 percent... 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 » -
Heat wave leading to a spike in emergency calls Play Video
July 29, 2021 6:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - In every part of the city, you can find people outside in the heat doing what they can to stay cool. With the heat index reaching about 110 degrees, everyone is struggling to cool off. "It can get severe very quickly if people aren't careful,"... more » -
OLOL Children's Hospital reports pandemic-high number of COVID hospitalizations Play Video
July 29, 2021 3:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - Nearly a dozen children are being treated for the coronavirus at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital, more than half of whom are in intensive care at the medical center. On Thursday, the hospital said 11 children were being treated there for the virus. Of... 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 » -
Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison out after refusing COVID vaccine
July 23, 2021 4:16 PM
EAGAN, Minn.-Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison parted ways with the team after he refused to get the COVID vaccine. Dennison is believed to be the first NFL position coach to leave his team over his refusal to get the vaccine. Assistant offensive line coach, Phil Rauscher, will fill... 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 » -
Louisiana reports more than 5k new COVID cases Wednesday Play Video
July 21, 2021 1:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, Louisiana reported one of the largest single-day increases in new coronavirus cases since the onset of the pandemic. A total of 5,388 new cases were reported in the Louisiana Department of Health's newest daily update. The positivity rate on those tests was around 16.35... more » -
Baton Rouge General reports influx of COVID patients this week as hospitalizations surge statewide
July 21, 2021 12:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - Local health workers are reporting a new spike in coronavirus-related hospitalizations as Louisiana sees a new surge in cases spurred by infections in unvaccinated patients. Baton Rouge General said Wednesday that its number of patients hospitalized with the virus leapt to 54, up from 33 on... 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 » -
OLOL offers free baseball tickets for every COVID shot given at Alex Box Play Video
May 16, 2021 6:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of fans flocked to Alex Box Stadium Sunday afternoon to enjoy some baseball, and eased COVID restrictions. Our Lady of the Lake set up shop outside of the stadium, giving away a free ticket to the game to anyone who got a COVID shot. ... more » -
Deputy released from hospital months after falling seriously ill with COVID Play Video
May 4, 2021 2:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - Nearly five months after the coronavirus placed him in intensive care, Deputy Charles Warren is finally going home. Family members told WBRZ that Deputy Warren left the Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital late Wednesday morning. Though his hospital stay is over, he said he still has a... more » -
La. reports 367 positive COVID cases in those who've been fully vaccinated
April 22, 2021 5:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - State health officials said Thursday that Louisiana has now seen more than 300 coronavirus cases in people with the vaccine, though it's still a small fraction of those who've been fully vaccinated. As of Thursday, Louisiana was reporting a total of 367 "breakthrough" cases in people... more » -
CDC says disinfecting surfaces 'typically not necessary' to prevent spread of COVID
April 20, 2021 12:43 PM
The risk of spreading COVID-19 on surfaces is low, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised this week. "CDC determined that the risk of surface transmission is low, and secondary to the primary routes of virus transmission through direct contact droplets and aerosols," Vincent Hill, chief of... more »