coronavirus

As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to impact our lives in Louisiana, get up to date information on coronavirus here.

Quick reference links:

Current state of Louisiana totals, updated by the Louisiana Department of Health.
Current curfews in effect for the Acadiana area.
Current U.S. national totals, updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Current global totals and information from the World Health Organization
Questions regarding coronavirus? Call 211 or text LACOVID to 898-211
Guidance and resources from LDH
‘Essential Businesses’ for Lafayette parish defined by Mayor-President Josh Guillory
Area restaurants that offer Drive-Thru, Carryout and Delivery services.

New Pfizer COVID Pill Could Be a 'Game Changer'

A promising new pill from Pfizer could change COVID as we know it.

DJ Digital

Shanghai Disneyland Locks 30,000 Guests In Park After Positive Covid Case

It’s really a small world after all when you can’t leave.

Claire Epting

Louisiana’s Shot for $100 Program Extended – Now Includes Kids

Kids aged 5-11 will be eligible to participate in Louisiana's Shot for 100 program as soon as the CDC authorizes the jabs.

Bruce Mikells

Ringling Brothers Announces Return of Greatest Show on Earth

The name will be the same but the show will be decidedly different when it rolls through a destination near you.

Bruce Mikells

JUDGE: Our Lady of Lourdes Vaccine Mandate Stands, For Now

The judge said the mandate set in place by Our Lady of Lourdes hospital can stay in place for now because it is causing no one harm.

JayCee

VATICAN: Get Vaccinated, Tested, or Lose Pay

It is mostly in the United States that Catholics are trying to get a religious exemption from taking the coronavirus vaccine.

JayCee

Edwards Extends Mask Mandate

The current statewide mask mandate was scheduled to expire on Wednesday, September 29.

Brandon Comeaux

Doctor Gives Best Essential Vitamin Mix to Combat COVID-19 Symptoms

Recently, I spoke with Dr. Andrew Myers - co-author of the book "Simplifying the COVID Puzzle: How Two Essential Vitamins Fortify the Immune System" - about getting your body ready to defend itself against COVID by putting in the right vitamin mix.

Brandon Comeaux

‘Fedora Guy’ and Child Star Jerry Messing Partially Paralyzed Following COVID-19 Diagnosis

The actor-turned-meme star was recently on a ventilator.

Jacklyn Krol

Chris Rock Reveals Covid Diagnosis

“Trust me you don’t want this,” Rock said.

Matt Singer

78 LSU Students Unenrolled After Failing to Comply With COVID Entry Protocols

Just hours after LSU said it was hoping to avoid kicking students out who did not comply with the university's COVID entry protocol, the school say it has begun unenrolling several students who refused to comply.

Jude Walker

New Orleans Saints Have Six Offensive Coaches, One Player Test Positive For COVID

After coming off of a monstrous Week 1 victory, the New Orleans Saints are facing another hurdle with multiple members of the team testing positive for COVID. While only one player has reportedly tested positive so far, approximately half of the offensive coaching staff have received a positive result.

Jake

Sweeping New Vaccine Mandates for 100 Million Americans

No testing opt-out is expected to be included for the executive branch requirement.

Associated Press

12 Preverification Sites Will Be Set Up on Saturday to Speed Entry into Tiger Stadium

Preverification will be offered at 12 sites across campus from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday ahead of the 7:00 pm kickoff against McNeese.

Jude Walker

Illinois Woman Arrested in Hawaii After Using Fake COVID Vaccination Card to Go on Vacation

She allegedly misspelled Moderna as "Maderna."

Jacklyn Krol

Freshman at Baker High Dies, School Goes Virtual Until After Labor Day

Superintendent Dr. De′Ette Perry said the student died on Wednesday, August 25.

Jude Walker

Port Barre High And Middle Schools Move To Remote Learning – COVID Outbreaks

Reports are out saying that due to COVID outbreaks amongst faculty and students at Port Barre High and Middle schools, those campuses will be moving to remote learning starting on Thursday, August 26th.

Jake

Ochsner Health Systems Requiring Vaccination for All Employees

Now that there is an FDA-approved vaccine for the coronavirus, you can expect many more announcements like this going forward.

JayCee

LSU Mandating Vaccines for Students

Students may opt out, but they will be required to undergo regular COVID testing.

Ian Auzenne

Sugarcane Festival Cancels 2021 Event

COVID has claimed yet another annual Louisiana tradition as the Louisiana Sugarcane Festival & Fair Association announced their decision to cancel this year's event.

DJ Digital