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Can the shot make you sick? Can the shot prevent you from having children? Louisiana's State Health Officer sets the record straight.

Governor John Bel Edwards has announced the launch of a new app that let's Louisianian's know if they've exposed to COVID-19.

When the vaccine becomes available who gets it first? Here's what the State of Louisiana is currently proposing.

Virtual classes and remote learning will begin this morning while the school is cleaned and disinfected.

The Louisiana Department of Health and our media partners at KATC-TV3 are reporting that Acadiana leads the state in COVID-19 cases in schools.

The state appears to be heading in the right direction in efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

Don't count on the concept of herd immunity putting the pandemic behind us anytime soon.

The cities of Lafayette and Lake Charles are sharing a dubious distinction based on per capita cases of coronavirus this morning.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory issued a statement yesterday concerning reported increases in COVID-19 cases in recent days.

What were Louisiana residents dying from before the coronavirus? The facts from 2018 paint a different picture of this pandemic.

Call centers in Lafayette and New Orleans will handle contact tracing for Louisiana. Here's how you can apply for one of the over 700 jobs available.

Most Louisiana residents show trust in Governor Edwards and Louisiana Department of Health for coronavirus information and mitigation efforts.

There are still no confirmed cases in the Acadiana area.

The Louisiana Department of Health has just released their 9am update of presumptive positive cases.

The number of reported cases has jumped from five to twelve over the last week.

The virus appears to be spreading across parts of South Louisiana. Here's what you can do to protect your family.

Doctors with the Louisiana Department of Health are looking into several reported cases of the mumps in Baton Rouge.

Some Oakdale Middle School parents say the health survey questions about sex crossed the line and were not age-appropriate.

If you're planning a beach trip make sure you know which beaches are the safest options for you and your family.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) issued a swimming advisory for the North I-10 beach in Lake Charles due to high levels of bacteria.