Now that the FDA has given full approval to the Pfizer COVID vaccine, LSU President William Tate says students will be required to be vaccinated or they will undergo regular COVID testing. Students have until September 10th to submit proof of their first vaccination and October 15th for their second vaccination….
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Monroe Republican State Senator Stewart Cathey blasts LSU’s decision to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter Tiger Stadium this fall. Cathey says the policy is inconvenient for fans.
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LSU athletic director Scott Woodward says the vaccine mandate is to ensure the fans’ experience in Tiger Stadium is safe.

40-percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. That ranks 44th in the nation. LSU Infectious Disease Specialist Doctor Catherine O’Neal hopes full FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine will generate more trust for those who are hesitant to get the shot…
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Louisiana is reporting 2,856 COVID patients in the hospital. Ochsner Health Hospital Quality Director Doctor Sandra Kemmerly says they are also seeing more pediatric patients…
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Doctor Mark Kline, Physician-in-Chief and Children’s Hospital New Orleans expects emergency use authorization for kids to receive the vaccine before the end of the year.