The state exceeds three thousand COVID hospitalizations today. The grim milestone is marked with 3,012 patients in Louisiana hospitals with COVID-related illnesses. 91-percent of which are unvaccinated. The state also reports 3,691 new cases and 122 fatalities.
Days after the FDA approved a third COVID vaccine booster shot for the immunocompromised, the Biden Administration is reportedly developing a plan for a third shot for those who were fully vaccinated, eight months ago or longer. Infectious Disease Specialist for LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Fred Lopez says he anticipates the booster shot rollout will mirror the original rollout of healthcare workers and nursing home residents.
Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, thyroid disease, and obesity.
Critical hospital personnel who have children under the age of 12 can receive childcare subsidies thanks to a new Department of Education program. Deputy Assistant Superintendent for Early Childhood Operations Lisa Brochard says all of those workers are desperately needed in our near-capacity hospitals.
Applications will be accepted through October 31st.
The governor’s office has made federal dollars available to help health care and STEM students get their degrees. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Director of Scholarships and Grants Deborah Paul says the Completers Grant will provide scholarships to students who are within 30 credit hours of completing a degree at a two-year or four-year school…
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