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. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.

Stefanski became public face of COVID-19 response

One of Acadiana’s most trusted voices throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been that of Dr. Tina Stefanski.

Louisiana expands COVID vaccine eligibility to all Louisianans 16 and older with certain health conditions, effective immediately

Following a steady resupply of COVID-19 vaccine doses to the state and after a series of successful mass vaccination events, 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. The more contagious U.K.

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.

Vaccine at Acadian Medical Center

Acadian Medical Center announced it has vaccinated more than 500 people, including more than 150 on Wednesday. If you are eligible to get the vaccine, you can register for it at amcoutreach@ahmgt.com. Gene Ingram, R.N., administers vaccine to Christian Walker with the Eunice Fire Department.

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. Acadian Medical Center is not on the state Department of Health’s list of vaccine sites.

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. The Parish Council has been on and off about virtual meetings.

Retired medical providers encouraged to volunteer as COVID-19 vaccinators

To boost the speed of administering COVID-19 vaccines to the community, the Louisiana Department of Health is encouraging retired medical providers to help put shots in arms.

COVID-19 risk remains high in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish, as is most of Louisiana, remains at the highest level of risk from COVID-19, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. On Friday, 3,712 new cases and the state case count totaled 364,853. Deaths from the virus totaled 8,080 in the state. St.