Governor John Bel Edwards says 28-percent of all new COVID cases are children, which he says points to the reason why face coverings are required in schools. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Louisiana’s representative in the Little League World Series, the Lafayette Little League All Stars, had a tough start to the tournament yesterday falling 2-0 to South Dakota in a pitcher’s duel. They’ll have another shot to stay in the tournament today at 8 PM when they take on Pennsylvania at 8 PM. Should they win they’ll play again on Monday.
9,700 monoclonal antibody treatments have been administered by Ochsner in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Northshore. Of that 9,700 COVID patients only 27 were admitted to the hospital, and while that is an impressive number System Hospital Quality Director Dr. Sandra Kemmerly warns it is not a permanent solution…
At Ochsner’s Lafayette facility about 300 to 400 treatments are administered a week.
COVID may be the dominant virus in Louisiana but the flu is still around, and flu season is on its way. Walmart Market Health and Wellness Director Mohamed Salem says don’t procrastinate, schedule an appointment today.