coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Gov. Edwards eases some COVID-19 restrictions, keeps mask mandate

Some restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, including strict occupancy restrictions for bars and restaurants, will be eased this week following sustained improvements in COVID-19 hospitalizations and vaccinations, Gov.

COVID-19 testing scheduled in Eunice, Opelousas

The COVID-19 testing schedule for sites operated by the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) for the week of March 8-13 includes sites in Eunice and Opelousas.

Governor easing COVID restrictions

BATON ROUGE — Following almost six weeks of improvements in Louisiana’s COVID case counts and a sustained decrease in COVID-related hospitalizations, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will move forward to Phase 3.

Acadian Medical Center giving COVID-19 vaccinations

The supply may be limited, but Acadian Medical Center is joining the effort to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to the public.
Kevin Frank, CEO, said the hospital gained access to the vaccine this month.

Parish Council mulls virtual meetings

At the end of nearly two hours of Zoom meeting, St. Landry Parish Council members discussed their virtual meetings and COVID-19.
The discussion about whether to meet virtually or not hasn’t been the rule.