The Louisiana Department of Health reported on Monday that out of 12,831 COVID-19 tests taken across the state, 2,619 came back positive. That’s around 20 percent of the tests reported resulting in new cases.
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Gov Edwards Says Omicron Variant “Very Concerning” – Here’s 5 Things You Need to Know
November 29, 2021The Omicron variant was named a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization on Friday – it is the most serious designation of a COVID-19 variant. Here is everything we know about the new variant so far.
Now Is Still Not the Time To Eliminate COVID Precautions but Life Must Go On
October 24, 2021Retired Washington, D.C. non-profit executive Kim Gandy was ready for a fun week in her former hometown, New Orleans. After grabbing a rental car at the airport, she and […]
Report Explores Lessons Learned After One Year with COVID
March 21, 2021On March 14, 2021, Louisiana passed the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 death in the state. In honor of this milestone, The Data Center has released the first half of a new report exploring the lessons learned after one year of COVID.
New Child Tax Credit Is a UBI for Kids that Lifts Millions Out of Poverty
March 12, 2021While much of the media has remained focused on the $1400 stimulus checks included in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the expanded child tax credit is a big win for progressives and families.
In Spite of Best Efforts, Racial Disparities Persist in COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
March 5, 2021Although they have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus, Black and Brown communities are being vaccinated at far slower rates than White Americans.
LA Legislators Call On Gov. Edwards to Fully Open State
March 4, 2021On Thursday, 33 Louisiana Legislators called on Gov. John Bel Edwards to follow the example of states like Texas and Mississippi and lift COVID-19 restrictions.
How Anti-Abortion Activists Capitalized on COVID-19
March 3, 2021Throughout the pandemic, anti-abortion activists and state legislatures have used COVID as a way to ban abortions across the country, including here in Louisiana. Many states who had been fighting to overturn Roe vs Wade were quick to close abortion clinics as nonessential during coronavirus shutdowns, even though abortion is considered healthcare.
LCMC Health Ready to Open First New Orleans Community Vaccination Site
February 24, 2021On Monday, LCMC Health announced that they are ready to open New Orleans’ first large community vaccination site.
Virginia Military Institute COVID Situation May Be Putting Students at Risk
February 13, 2021“VMI never cared about COVID. I’m straight up with this, they never cared about COVID.” – “Kevin” The Virginia Military Institute known as just Post to some and VMI to […]
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