A statewide indoor mask mandate for everyone five years old and up went into effect today. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says this includes vaccinated individuals, because every bit of mitigation helps…
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Unvaccinated individuals account for 90 percent of all new COVID cases.

Physicians at Ochsner Health are working to dispel common myths and misinformation about COVID vaccines, especially among women of childbearing age. OBGYN Dr. Jane Martin, who was vaccinated for COVID during her own pregnancy, says the data shows vaccines are safe for pregnant women…
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In-person job fairs hosted by the Louisiana Workforce Commission are being held across the state today. It’s part of the Back to Work Louisiana Campaign. L-W-C Secretary Ava Cates says if you are not qualified for a particular job, there are training programs to get you certified…
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For more information go to Louisiana works-dot net.

The tropics have been quiet lately, but NOAA’s climate prediction center still predicts an above-average hurricane season with 15 to 21 named storms. Lead seasonal hurricane forecaster Matthew Rosencrans…
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The season has already produced five named storms and one hurricane.