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COVID Cases are increasing across the state
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By Sophia Ridley
Published: Aug. 24, 2023 at 8:13 PM CST|Updated: 18 hours ago
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - According to the Louisiana Department of Health, there have been over 8,000 new reported cases of COVID between August 14 and August 20.
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The Regional Medical Director, Dr. Tonya Hunter, said they tend to see a rise in cases this time of year due to school being back in session. She shared some advice for if you are concerned about getting sick.
“Make your interaction and your movements be a little bit more contained and confined whilst we are in this uptick mode of the transmission of viral illnesses,” said Dr. Hunter.
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Dr. Hunter said areas where there are close groups such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and schools are the most at risk for transmitting viruses and to be extra cautious when going to big events.
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Dillard University reinstates indoor mask mandate
Officials will monitor COVID-19 trends on campus
Updated: 6:37 AM CDT Aug 25, 2023
NEW ORLEANS —
Dillard University is reinstating an indoor mask mandate effective Aug. 25, 2023.
All employees, students, and visitors must wear a mask while indoors, regardless of vaccination status, for the next two weeks, while the university monitors COVID-19 trends on campus. The campus has seen about five cases reported recently. That's consistent with the increase in cases statewide.
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By Sophia Ridley
Published: Aug. 24, 2023 at 8:13 PM CST|Updated: 18 hours ago
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - According to the Louisiana Department of Health, there have been over 8,000 new reported cases of COVID between August 14 and August 20.
...
The Regional Medical Director, Dr. Tonya Hunter, said they tend to see a rise in cases this time of year due to school being back in session. She shared some advice for if you are concerned about getting sick.
“Make your interaction and your movements be a little bit more contained and confined whilst we are in this uptick mode of the transmission of viral illnesses,” said Dr. Hunter.
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Dr. Hunter said areas where there are close groups such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and schools are the most at risk for transmitting viruses and to be extra cautious when going to big events.
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Dillard University reinstates indoor mask mandate
Officials will monitor COVID-19 trends on campus
Updated: 6:37 AM CDT Aug 25, 2023
NEW ORLEANS —
Dillard University is reinstating an indoor mask mandate effective Aug. 25, 2023.
All employees, students, and visitors must wear a mask while indoors, regardless of vaccination status, for the next two weeks, while the university monitors COVID-19 trends on campus. The campus has seen about five cases reported recently. That's consistent with the increase in cases statewide.
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