Vaccinations begin for school nurses; New Crocker operator could be named Friday
Schools face a tricky budget year due to ongoing pandemic.
Category: Coronavirus
NOLA Public Schools reevaluating reopening metrics after schools close amid city spike in COVID-19 cases
On Monday, the district reported the highest number of active cases in its students and staff so far this school year.
NOLA Public Schools will roll out rapid testing; school nurses to receive vaccinations
The district will hold a town hall about the vaccine with the health department for educators on Jan. 13.
After slow public rollout, officials describe path — and obstacles — to mass vaccinations
Tulane dean asks for volunteers to assist with yet-to-be-announced mass vaccination sites operated by the city of New Orleans. State officials are also discussing mass vaccination program. But the supply is still lacking.
Incarcerated people over 70 to start receiving vaccinations next week, governor says
The decision will mean that 489 people in prisons and jails will soon get vaccinated. Status of local pretrial inmates was not immediately clear.
‘The phone’s been ringing since I got here’: Pharmacies report nonstop calls for vaccine appointments
On the first day of more widely available vaccines, limited slots run out almost immediately.
All NOLA Public Schools must move to virtual learning by Thursday
Move comes as city’s case numbers and positivity rate have surpassed thresholds set by the school district.
Cantrell ends public safety furloughs, says more personnel changes ahead
At least one New Orleans school shuts in-person classes down due to rising COVID-19 numbers, staff exposures
School CEO says it is ‘unwise’ and ‘unethical’ to continue to operate as normal now that the city’s daily case counts and positivity rate have surpassed limits set in the fall.
More than 70 Louisiana hospitals have received vaccine doses, Edwards says
Due to 'angel doses,' state may have thousands more than initially reported.
