coronavirus

Tulane Begins Vaccinating Medical School Staff

By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick • Jan 13, 2021

Paula Burch-Celentano / Tulane University

Tulane University administered the first of two Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shots to roughly 50 employees of its School of Medicine yesterday, from custodial and food service staff to campus health services physicians and researchers studying the vaccine’s efficacy.

Louisiana Is Staying In Modified Phase 2 A Little While Longer

By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick • Jan 12, 2021

Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a new proclamation that says the state will remain in Modified Phase 2 for 28 days.

Study Finds In-person School Safe, As Long As Hospitalizations From COVID-19 Are Already Rare

By Aubri Juhasz • Jan 12, 2021

A new study from the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice found no evidence that opening school buildings increased COVID-19 hospitalizations in places where hospitalizations from the virus were uncommon.

Tracking COVID-19: Public Schools Report Record Number Of Cases Following Winter Break

By Aubri Juhasz • Jan 12, 2021

New Orleans public schools reported a record number of COVID-19 cases Monday afternoon, one week after announcing a system-wide pivot to online learning. The district is currently tracking 93 active cases across 47 schools.

Another Edwards Staffer Tests Positive For COVID-19, Did Not Have Close Contact With Governor

By Paul Braun • Jan 11, 2021

A member of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ team has tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s office disclosed Monday morning.