Louisiana has told COVID vaccine providers not to administer the Johnson and Johnson vaccine after six women across the country between the ages of 18 and 48 started developing blood clots six to 13 days after they were vaccinated. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says so far of the 85,000 doses of the J&J vaccine administered in Louisiana no adverse reactions have been reported and of the overall number of all vaccines administered in the state, J&J accounts for just 3.7-percent.
Cut 8 (08) “…supply issues.”
Kanter and other health officials continue to urge adults 16 and up to get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.

The Coast Guard reports they have rescued six of the 18 that were on a 175-foot commercial lift boat that capsized last night as a result of stormy weather eight miles south of Port Fourchon. Several vessels are involved in the search for the others.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the Legislature for permission to up license fees to stave off what they say is an imminent department budget deficit. LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet anticipates the department to run a deficit by next year because they haven’t raised recreational license fees in 20 years, and…
Cut 4 (09)“…last year.”
Montoucet says the average recreational sportsman will see a ten dollar increase in costs, along with a more consolidated list of licenses.

Congresswoman-elect Julia Letlow will be sworn into Congress this morning. She’s the first Republican female to ever serve in Congress for Louisiana and the first female since Senator Mary Landrieu in 2015. Letlow says one of her priorities is to serve on the Agriculture Committee.
Cut 10 (11) “..in 2022.”