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New vaccine rule for certain private businesses to take effect January 4
November 4, 2021 10:29 AM
The federal government's new vaccine rules for private businesses with 100 or more employees will go into effect January 4, the Biden administration announced Thursday. According to the new mandate, workers at these businesses must be fully vaccinated by January 4. A recent CNN article notes that w... more » -
US sends Rwanda over 400K doses of Pfizer vaccine, the first of major donation to global community
August 17, 2021 12:46 PM
In June, at the Group of Seven summit held in England, President Joe Biden pledged to share some of the U.S.'s COVID vaccine doses with countries in need. Tuesday, August 17 marks the start of Biden's fulfillment of this promise with the U.S. sending 488,370 doses of Pfizer to... more » -
More U.S. restaurants, businesses requiring proof of vaccination
August 6, 2021 1:46 PM
Businesses and restaurants in some of the U.S.'s busiest cities are requiring patrons to provide proof of COVID vaccination before entering. Cities like Philadelphia, Seattle, and Atlanta are seeing a trend in certain businesses and restaurants exercising their legal right to require that everyone who enters the premises be... more » -
EBR's 'Back to School Bash' to offer students health screenings, COVID vaccinations Play Video
August 3, 2021 6:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) education officials are aiming to prepare local K-12 students for the 2021-2022 school year with an informative meet-and-greet event called 'Back to School Bash 2021.' The Saturday, August 7 presentation will be held at the Raising Cane's River Center and feature... more » -
Major medical groups urge U.S. officials to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for health care workers
July 26, 2021 9:35 AM
A number of leading medical groups have united to issue a joint statement urging U.S. officials to require that all health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, CNN reports. More than 50 health care groups, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College... more » -
US Surgeon General warns public to remain on guard against virus
July 20, 2021 7:34 AM
Though more U.S. citizens are being vaccinated, officials are struggling to fight increasing rates of COVID-19 cases and the Surgeon General warns that now is the time to be cautious, according to CNN . "There have been multiple times when we have been fooled by COVID-19, when cases went... more » -
Local and federal officials encourage young teens to be vaccinated as soon as possible Play Video
May 13, 2021 8:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - Now that children between the ages of 12 and 15 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, officials with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools are encouraging students to begin the vaccination process as soon as possible. On Thursday morning, the Louisiana Department of Health is expected to issue... more » -
Health officials cautiously optimistic about declining COVID statistics
May 10, 2021 8:56 AM
While statistics reveal that across the U.S., less people are getting vaccinated than in previous weeks, health officials are cautiously optimistic about what COVID-related numbers will look like in the upcoming months, CNN reports. During a Sunday, May 9 interview, Dr. Jonathan Reiner of George Washington University told CNN... more » -
Bon Carre Community Vaccine Site to close Sunday in observance of Mother's Day
May 7, 2021 5:49 AM
BATON ROUGE - Representatives with the Baton Rouge Mayor's Office say the Community Vaccine Site at Bon Carre will be closed Sunday, May 9 for Mother’s Day. Beginning Tuesday, May 11, the following sites will operate Tuesday through Saturday. Community Vaccine Site at Bon Carre 7306 Harry Drive 10... more » -
Free COVID-19 vaccinations offered at Mall of Louisiana
May 6, 2021 9:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - Local officials say free COVID-19 vaccines are available to capital area residents ages 16 and older, at the Mall of Louisiana. The vaccinations, offered on the mall's ground level Food Court entrance, near the Williams-Sonoma store, are available to the public Thursday, May 6 from 11... more » -
Moderna vaccine to be administered at free Plaquemine community vaccine event
April 26, 2021 12:39 PM
PLAQUEMINE - A Tuesday, April 27 community vaccine event in Plaquemine will facilitate the administration of free doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to locals. The Plaquemine Fire Department is teaming up with the Plaquemine Lions Club, the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, and the State Fire Marshal's Office to offer... more » -
Numerous inmates reportedly given overdoses of COVID vaccines at Iowa prison
April 22, 2021 9:18 AM
FORT MADISON, Iowa - Two Iowa State Prison medical staff members have been temporarily removed from their positions after administering overdoses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to 77 inmates , according to a report from ABC News . Cord Overton, a spokesperson for the Fort Madison-based maximum-security prison for men,... 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 » -
Louisianans 16 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine Play Video
March 29, 2021 8:15 AM
BATON ROUGE - Monday, March 29, marks the first day that most of Louisiana's residents are eligible to receive one of the three COVID-19 vaccinations approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All Louisianans 16 years or older are eligible for the vaccine following news from the... more » -
Southern University, LSU to oversee rollout of over 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines Play Video
March 26, 2021 8:46 AM
BATON ROUGE - As college campuses across the nation wrestle with the choice of making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for students or leaving it up to the individual, two of south Louisiana's most prominent universities have not announced a decision to make the shots mandatory. But, what both Louisiana State... more » -
100 educators vaccinated at Baton Rouge General Wednesday Play Video
February 24, 2021 10:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Cheers and applause, that could be mistaken for a pep rally, carried from a Baton Rouge General waiting room Wednesday, as dozens of teachers and faculty members received their first COVID-19 vaccine. "I feel 110 percent awesome," Nessie Richards of St. James Episcopal Day School said.... more » -
Teachers scheduled for vaccine shot in EBR, some may get in this week Play Video
February 22, 2021 6:31 PM
BATON ROUGE – A new batch of eligible recipients are among the many waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting Monday, teachers, staff and daycare workers are eligible for the shot. Those administering them, however, say the process will be more like a marathon than a sprint. “We have... 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 » -
Bigger shipment of vaccines next week could speed up wait for some in Louisiana Play Video
January 26, 2021 7:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is getting a much needed shot in the arm. The state of Louisiana learned Tuesday it'll get 15 percent more COVID vaccines than expected next week. It could be an important turning point, as people across the state find themselves on long... more » -
As Louisiana's vaccine supply remains 'flat,' Ochsner postpones thousands of vaccinations Play Video
January 25, 2021 9:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - Ochsner Health System says it has administered roughly 86,000 first doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the six weeks since vaccinations began. Now, the state's largest hospital system says its share of doses is dropping. "It's been about a 70% decline in the vaccine supply from where... more » -
LDH calls for retired medical professionals to volunteer to administer COVID-19 vaccines Play Video
January 19, 2021 10:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health is making plans for when the state's COVID-19 vaccine allocations increase enough for the general public to get in line. "As the winter turns into spring and as more vaccine arrives, we're really going to need the assistance of former nurses... more » -
Trump admin to announce new, swifter procedure for nationwide vaccine rollout
January 12, 2021 12:48 PM
Sweeping changes to the way vaccines are being distributed across the United States are in the works, according to CNN . The news outlet is reporting that the Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce the massive adjustment Tuesday (Jan. 12) and explain that the purpose... more » -
City of Baker: Registration for free COVID vaccinations closed due to overwhelming response
January 12, 2021 6:00 AM
BAKER - Though the City of Baker is offering free vaccinations to locals who are 70 years of age and older on Friday (Jan. 15), due to an overwhelming response, registration for the free vaccinations has already been closed. Officials issued the announcement of registration closure on Wednesday (Jan.... more » -
Baton Rouge Health District encourages locals to get vaccinated via new campaign
January 8, 2021 11:26 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Health District announced Friday (Jan. 8), that it will begin encouraging citizens to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by means of its new COVID SAFE campaign. The Health District described the initiative as a coordinated outreach effort among its member healthcare institutions that will... more » -
Details on distribution of COVID-19 vaccination to La's 'Phase 1B Tier 1' recipients Play Video
January 4, 2021 8:10 AM
BATON ROUGE - As 2021 begins, the health crisis that's held the United States in an increasingly restrictive grip for the past eleven months approaches a critical junction with the release of two lifesaving COVID vaccinations. Like other states across the nation, Louisiana is moving swiftly to obtain and... more » -
Watch: Moderna's COVID vaccination administered to Dr. Anthony Fauci, other officials
December 22, 2020 10:36 AM
After encouraging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as one of the COVID-fighting inoculations becomes available to them, Dr. Anthony Fauci used Tuesday (Dec. 22) morning to undergo the initial step in the vaccinations process, live in front of millions of viewers. Fauci, who is the Director of the... more » -
CVS begins administering COVID vaccines to long-term care patient facilities Play Video
December 22, 2020 10:20 AM
BATON ROUGE - CVS Health announced Monday (Dec. 21) the official launch of its COVID-19 vaccination program for long-term care facilities. To kick off the effort, CVS Pharmacy teams will administer the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in facilities across 12 states (Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Nevada,... more » -
Our Lady of the Lake health care workers receive vaccinations
December 17, 2020 10:26 AM
BATON ROUGE - Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge has received its initial shipment of Pfizer vaccinations and started administering does to its health care workers. The hospital shared its first vaccinations with the public via its Facebook Page, Wednesday (Dec. 16). "We got the shot!... more » -
WATCH: First COVID-19 vaccinations in La. take place Monday at Ochsner in New Orleans Play Video
December 14, 2020 10:40 AM
BATON ROUGE - Monday morning marked the very first administrations of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccinations in Louisiana, which took place at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Ochsner provided the public with a livestream viewing of the procedures. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards was on hand to observe the... more » -
Some in Louisiana could get COVID-19 vaccine before year's end Play Video
November 16, 2020 10:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Recent news surrounding the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine candidates from Pfizer and Moderna is "exciting" and shows the beginning of the light at the end of the tunnel, a Louisiana Department of Health official said Monday. Dr. Joseph Kanter, assistant secretary for the Office of Public... more » -
Pets in 70805 zip code can get free vaccinations this weekend
June 16, 2016 5:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - Free rabies and basic vaccinations will be offered for free to dogs and cats this Saturday in Baton Rouge. A licensed veterinarian will be on hand to administer the shots at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center, located at 3535 Riley Street, from 8 a.m. to... more » -
EBR schools plan for peak of flu season Play Video
November 12, 2015 6:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - With flu season getting started in October, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is trying to get a grip on it before it peaks. Thursday, nurses were at Claiborne Elementary School to give vaccinations to 142 students. Consent forms were sent to the parents of all... more »