To address the ongoing baby formula shortage the US Agriculture Appropriations subcommittee will hold a hearing today. Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow who was just named to House Appropriations, says it will be her first hearing on the committee.
The FDA Commissioner will appear before committee members today.
The Louisiana Department of Health has removed the COVID-19 vaccine as a requirement for elementary and secondary school students, citing a lack of full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Governor John Bel Edwards.
On Wednesday the state reported 114 COVID hospitalizations in Louisiana, the highest since March.
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Despite removing the COVID vaccine from the list of required vaccines for elementary and secondary students, the Louisiana Department of Health issues a statement that their official recommendation to be fully vaccinated is still in place. The requirement was removed for students because it has yet to receive full FDA approval.