Gatherings, evacuations during and after Ida worry epidemiologists as COVID delta surge continues
State shelters are performing COVID tests. But testing is currently scarce in the city.
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Where to get tested for COVID post-Ida
A number of healthcare centers in the area were temporarily closed this week. But some have restarted testing services.
Health care: Updates on hospital power and what’s open
What we know about available resources as of Friday, Sept. 3.
‘People are just reaching a breaking point’: New Orleans EMS employees say pay, COVID burnout contributing to turnover and delays in care
City EMS operations lost almost 20 percent of budgeted staff this year.
How New Orleans colleges and universities are preparing for a new school year as COVID surges
Several schools have implemented full or partial vaccine mandates, which they hope will allow in-person classes to continue throughout the year.
As COVID cases rise, Cantrell stops short of new restrictions, but issues mask ‘advisory’
Daily COVID cases have increased 800 percent over two weeks in New Orleans.
Reality show crew’s appearance at vehicle crash site raises questions about privacy, quality of care among witnesses
Video provided to The Lens appears to show that EMTs were prioritizing the patient above camera access, but critics in the neighborhood are still concerned about privacy.
As state sees increase in COVID cases, Avegno delivers warning about health system capacity
FEMA denies a request to restart the city’s hotel shelter program, health director says.
Tulane School of Medicine placed on probation by accreditor amid allegations of racism, lack of diversity
Graduate medical programs at the university attracted national attention earlier this year following the suspension of Dr. Princess Dennar.
Many Louisiana residents may need to renew Medicaid benefits as COVID-19 emergency winds down
Letters sent this month are an early step in winding down pandemic programs.
