Those 16 and older in Louisiana who are overweight, smokers, have diabetes or asthma, or suffer from a list of other comorbidities are now eligible to receive a COVID vaccine. Governor Edwards this another important step in the state’s fight against COVID-19 as he hopes getting more of the population vaccinated will reduce serious illness and death from the virus.
State Treasurer John Schroder says he won’t be getting a vaccine. Schroder says instead he’s focusing on making sure his immune system is strong. Schroder told Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana he’s under a doctor’s care…
Schroder was hospitalized with COVID in December.
Les Miles is out as the head football coach at Kansas University after reports that surfaced last week where Miles acted inappropriately with female students at LSU. Allegations ranging from texting, attempting to kiss a student, and performing unwanted touching. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says Kansas had no choice…
President Biden declares Louisiana a major disaster area after two winter storms last month. Deputy Director of the Governor’s Office Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Casey Tingle says In addition to the 23 parishes, nine others could also be eligible for assistance. A few weeks ago, GOHSEP asked residents to complete a Damage.LA.gov survey for a better idea of how many were impacted by the storms.