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Louisiana Department of Health
@LADeptHealth
Louisiana Department of Health | Promoting health and access to health services for all Louisiana residents.
Baton Rouge, La.
ldh.la.gov
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Apr 24
    Our hearts are with the Baton Rouge community after the shooting that took place yesterday. For all of the victims, families, and first responders affected, 988 is here to support you. Call or text 988, or chat online at Louisiana988.org, available 24/7. Support is here.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Mar 22, 2020
    A one-pager from @LouisianaGov on the statewide stay-at-home order. It takes effect at 5 p.m Monday. ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Mar 15, 2020
    The Louisiana Department of Health has launched a new interactive dashboard for tracking #COVID19 testing results in Louisiana. This new dashboard includes a heat map of the state along with a breakdown of positive cases by parish. bit.ly/39TCNs6
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Dec 26, 2021
    ALERT: #Omicron is surging statewide. Hospitalizations have doubled in the last week. Meanwhile, cases continue to jump - and that includes a number of reinfections.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Dec 6, 2021
    ALERT: The Louisiana Department of Health is pushing back against #misinformation in today’s Louisiana House Committee on Health and Welfare.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Mar 7, 2020
    As of today, the Louisiana Department of Health has completed 8 #COVID19 tests in Louisiana, all of which have been negative. There are no confirmed or presumptive positive cases in Louisiana.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Mar 9, 2020
    As of today, the Louisiana Department of Health has completed 11 #COVID19 tests in Louisiana, all of which have been negative. There are no confirmed or presumptive positive cases in Louisiana.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Nov 8, 2021
    Olivia (age 9) was thrilled to find out she could now protect herself, her friends, and her school! Olivia went #SleevesUp and got her #COVID19 vaccine.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Mar 16, 2020
    Louisiana’s statewide 211 network is now answering calls about COVID-19 from Louisiana residents who have questions. For questions or the most current information: - Dial 211 - Text LACOVID to 898-211 - Visit LA211Help.org
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Dec 5, 2021
    NEWS ALERT: @CruiseNorwegian cruise ship disembarking in #NOLA this weekend has identified 10 #COVID19 cases among its crew members and passengers.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Aug 30, 2021
    We sadly can confirm our first storm-related death - 60yo male in Ascension Parish who had a tree fall in his home.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Dec 2, 2022
    Today @ladepthealth marks the inspirational life of @christylorio, who died of cancer at age 42 on Tuesday evening at her home in New Orleans.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Dec 27, 2021
    Due to the sharp increases in cases, we are reporting out today even though it’s a state holiday. Since yesterday, 2,619 new #COVID cases have been reported to the state. That’s out of 12,831 tests. 20% of the tests reported since yesterday resulted in new cases.
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    Louisiana Department of Health
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    Dec 4, 2021
    We are reporting our first probable case of the new Omicron variant of #COVID19 in Louisiana.