Coronavirus (COVID-19)

On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.

As of May 2021, most restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19 have been lifted in Louisiana and across the country.

Here’s Where You Can Find Free N95 Masks in Shreveport-Bossier

I know, I know. A lot of us would happy if we never had to wear a mask again, but not everyone has that option. In fact, if I'm being honest, the only mask I want to wear is a Mardi Gras mask, but that's not the world we live in anymore.

Bristol

Are Drinking Red Wine and Smoking Weed the Keys to Avoiding COVID?

Not too long ago I told you about studies that had found that two acids found in cannabinoids can potentially prevent a COVID-19 infection. Word has it that red wine can do it, too. Reverse sin tax, anyone?

Bristol

Huh? Why Do You Have to Go In to Walmart for Home COVID Tests?

Now I never claimed to be the brightest, but explain this to me. Why would you have to go inside of Walmart to pick up an at-home COVID test that you ordered online when they offer curbside pickup?

Bristol

Is Cannabis the Key to Stopping the Spread of COVID-19?

Laugh all you want at the idea of weed being a possible way to prevent infection by COVID-19, but there are actual studies that support the theory.

Bristol

Here’s An Open Letter of Apology to Everyone I Hugged Saturday

I haven't tested positive for COVID-19, nor do I have any symptoms, but two people in my group have tested positive within the last 16 hours and this girl is in quarantine.

Bristol

Chris Lane Tests Positive for the Omicron COVID-19 Variant

So far, the singer says, his wife Lauren and their baby boy haven't gotten sick.

Carena Liptak

Santa Offers Kids $100 to Get COVID Vax at Shreveport Mall

I don't know about you, but I'm not sure how I feel about this. The Louisiana Department of Health is using 'Santa' and a gift of $100 to entice kids to get the COVID vaccination at Mall St. Vincent with 'Shots with Santa.'

Bristol

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Available in Shreveport

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to young children aged 5-11.

Rueben Wright

LSU Health Shreveport Discovers New COVID-19 Variant

LSU Health Shreveport is first in the state to sequence and report that a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected in Louisiana.

Rueben Wright

John Bel Extends Louisiana’s Mask Mandate Another Month

Despite decreasing numbers, the Governor is keeping things 'as-is' for another month.

Rueben Wright

Will Mardi Gras Parades Return to the Streets of Louisiana in 2022?

Will Louisiana miss another year of 'Letting the Good Times Roll' in 2022? Revelers statewide want to know!

Bristol

Zac Brown Reveals COVID-19 Diagnosis, Pauses Tour

"The bottom line is that I want to take every precaution to put the health and safety of our fans and crew first," Brown writes.

Billy Dukes