The Ochsner Health System confirmed reports more children are being hospitalized with COVID-19, even if the overall number is still relatively low. System Chair of Pediatrics Dr. William Lennarz says there has been a clear rise in COVID cases among children due to the Delta variant. He cited percent positivity among those 18 and younger…
With students set to return to school, along with faculty and staff, face their third pandemic impacted school year. President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter says as cases increase among children due to the Delta variant there’s a heightened level of concern.
The FDA is expected to give full approval next month to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults. Tulane School of Medicine Epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says the FDA is also reviewing the lengthy package insert that will accompany the vaccine, which she says is very important for how companies could dictate their vaccine policies.
The Louisiana Lottery brought in a record-breaking 625 million dollars in revenue for the fiscal year that ended in July. Lotto spokesperson Kim Chopin says scratch-offs, in particular, saw a massive surge in interest, up nearly 70 million dollars in sales from last year.