Louisiana Health News

Amid Nursing Shortage, Hospital CEO Says Vaccine Mandates Can Deter Staff npr.org/2021/09/25/104…

Ochsner Health is proud to partner with @LCMCHealth as we discuss federal financial assistance for Louisiana hospitals impacted by #Ida with national and state leaders in Washington, D.C.

Pfizer COVID-19 vax boosters now available in Louisiana theadvertiser.com/story/news/loc…

#COVID19 cases are decreasing in the U.S. but community transmission remains high. 7-day average of daily new cases is 121,533, a 17.1% decrease from the previous week. Get vaccinated as soon as you can! More: bit.ly/2Hw1EZZ.

At the Zoom press conference on the Pfizer booster shot, which is now available to certain demographics in Louisiana, Dr. Kanter said other vaccine booster shots are most likely coming "very very soon" #lagov

Pretty critical slide presented by @CDCgov staff at #ACIP - clear benefit in 65+ but it is not a trivial benefit in the 50-64 age group. Also clear that so much depends on the effectiveness estimates of the original series and that has been variable esp with Delta Variant.

Today, LDH reports 1,517 #COVID19 cases reported to the state since Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The vast majority (99%) of these cases are tied to community spread.

Lowest US hospitalizations in a month👍

Judge dismisses vaccine mandate lawsuit brought by employees of Ochsner Lafayette General kadn.com/content/news/J…

$5.7 billion could solve a lot of problems in this world… if only unvaccinated people didn’t burn all that money up in smoke, orphan countless kids, harm their future, and devastate the economy further by prolonging #COVID19. Please #vaccinate. 🧵

CDC Newsroom cdc.gov/media/releases… via @CDCgov

LSU Pediatrics is fully reopened two weeks after category 4.9 Hurricane Ida paid us a visit. Never paused our clinical mission. Our education, research and advocacy missions back full speed today. ⁦@LSUHealthNO⁩ ⁦@CHNOLA⁩ ⁦@LCMCHealth⁩ Geaux LSU Peds

(1/7) This time, in a nutshell: All unvaccinated people who’re susceptible to C-19 disease (because of re-exposure shortly after primary infection due to high infectious pressure, or if otherwise immune suppressed, or if immunosenescent) and all vaccinees contribute to

Today LDH reports 4,650 newly reported #COVID19 cases since Friday. The vast majority (98.2%) of these newly reported cases are tied to community spread.

#ICYMI: Gov. Edwards has extended the statewide #maskmandate until Wed, Sept 29. Visit the link below to learn more & to schedule your FREE, SAFE, and EASY COVID-19 vaccine NOW! covidvaccine.la.gov

The number of reported deaths from Covid in the US will surpass the toll of the 1918 flu pandemic this month. We cannot become hardened to the continuing, and largely preventable, tragedy.

President Joe Biden's new vaccine mandates for federal employees don't apply to members of Congress or those who work for Congress or the federal court system. newsweek.com/members-congre…

LDH: Seven West Nile virus cases reported in Louisiana trib.al/hc2gXN5

Top U.S. health officials believe that Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized for children aged 5-11 years old by the end of October, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday. reuters.com/business/healt…