New Orleans’ citywide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test mandate goes into effect Monday. New Orleans Department of Health Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno says close to 99-percent of COVID cases in Louisiana are due to the highly transmissible Delta variant. Avegno shared her disappointment that the pandemic continues.
Enforcement goes into effect on August 23rd. You can download a digital copy of your vaccination card on LA Wallet.
Governor John Bel Edwards rolls out another vaccine incentive program aimed at boosting the state’s dreadfully low vaccination rate…
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The US Census reports Louisiana’s rural parishes continued to bleed population over the last years. Matt Doyle has the story.
The Delta variant is responsible for yet another Louisiana staple to cancel festivities this year. French Quarter Festival follows in Jazz Fest’s footsteps citing concerns over the 4th wave of COVID infections. Festival organizers of both events say they’ll return in April of 2022.