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"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
Free outdoor concert during Southern Decadence called off because of monkeypox fears
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BY KEITH SPERA | STAFF WRITER
PUBLISHED AUG 17, 2022 AT 2:15 PM | UPDATED AUG 17, 2022 AT 2:54 PM
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This was to have been the Bourbon Street Extravaganza’s celebratory return after two years of cancellations prompted by the COVID pandemic.
But Napoleon’s Itch co-founder Chuck Robinson has called off the popular concert in the face of the rapidly spreading monkeypox virus. The virus, which seems to disproportionately affect gay and bisexual men, is spread by prolonged skin-to-skin contact.
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Southern Decadence, aka “Gay Mardi Gras,” is one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ events. Since 1972, it has grown from an informal gathering to an annual blowout that draws tens of thousands of revelers to New Orleans over Labor Day weekend. The French Quarter’s gay bars are ground zero for the round-the-clock celebration, which this year runs Sept. 1-5.
In 2019, an estimated 225,000 people attended various events and the wide-ranging street party. An even larger crowd was expected this September.
But the monkeypox virus, and the lack of widespread availability of the vaccine, has cast a pall over the party. As of Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 12,689 monkeypox cases nationwide. The Louisiana Department of Health had confirmed 120 cases in the state.
“Monkeypox has grown...as we speak,” Robinson said. “And here we are less than two weeks away, headed to 300,000 people” attending Southern Decadence events.
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The producer of the Bourbon Street Extravaganza, one of Southern Decadence’s signature events, has canceled the free outdoor concert over concerns about the monkeypox virus.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
LDH: Early data show racial disparities in Louisiana monkeypox cases
by: Stacie Richard
Posted: Aug 19, 2022 / 09:09 AM CDT
Updated: Aug 19, 2022 / 09:09 AM CDT
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — According to the Louisiana Department of Heath (LDH), demographic data shows striking racial disparities for Louisiana monkeypox patients.
Nearly 60 percent of the monkeypox cases in Louisiana are among black Louisianans and 27 percent in white Louisianans. Approximately 95 percent of the cases have occurred in males.
“We felt it was critical to release this analysis so we could shine a light on these disparities and the need for us all to do more,” said LDH State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter. “This requires a whole of Louisiana effort. Now that we have more vaccine supply, we will be able to do many more community vaccination events. This is a priority for the Department — we must do all we can to protect our at-risk residents and communities.”
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"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
As Southern Decadence approaches, health officials look to wastewater to measure impact on monkeypox
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By EMILY WOODRUFF | Staff writer
Aug 24, 2022 - 4:00 am
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Wastewater carried into the sewer system after residents flush the toilet or spit into the sink has become an increasingly valuable tool in tracking diseases. Following a national effort to set up wastewater surveillance for COVID-19, the state plans to track the virus in wastewater from 100 different sites after a pilot project that concluded this month.
But first, the state is using the same system in New Orleans to measure monkeypox before, during and after Southern Decadence over Labor Day Weekend.
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There have been 151 reported monkeypox cases in Louisiana so far, with the majority of those – 111 – in the New Orleans area. Experts expect to see a spike in levels from wastewater collected during Southern Decadence, with presumably a slump after.
“The whole thing with Southern Decadence will be very interesting,” said Dr. Julio Figueroa, professor and chief of infectious diseases at LSU Health New Orleans. “It will be interesting to see how much of that spike goes away after Decadence.”
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Southern Decadence creates conditions that enable transmission: Close contact among attendees that are members of a community experiencing the highest level of transmission, and many who have traveled from places with an even higher level of cases than New Orleans, said Theresa Sokol, epidemiologist at the Louisiana Department of Health.
“We do know that Southern Decadence holds the potential for widespread transmission,” said Sokol.
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"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
LDH, community partners announce Monkeypox vaccine events in Baton Rouge
Events are targeting those who are most at risk
August 26, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health, the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office and other community partners are hosting a series of monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccination events in Baton Rouge, starting Saturday, August 27.
As of August 26, Louisiana has identified 162 cases of monkeypox in Louisiana residents since the start of the 2022 U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak. In the Capital region alone, 13 cases have been identified to date.
“With the rising numbers of monkeypox cases in our state, our goal is to meet people who are at risk where they are so they can protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Region 2 Medical Director Dr. Paulette Riveria. "We are so thankful to our community partners for their collaboration and support. We couldn’t do it without them.”
“Similar to our response to COVID-19, we are working with our local partners to ensure equitable access to the necessary resources to keep residents safe and healthy. We know our community partners are vital to the success of addressing this public health emergency," said Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome. "We appreciate our continued partnership with LDH to address the public health needs of our community.”
Health officials will administer the monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccines at the following events:
George's Place
860 St. Louis St.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022
5 - 9 p.m.
Cedarcrest Bar by Provo
10467 Airline Highway
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022
5 - 9 p.m.
Gay, bisexual, other (cis or trans) men who have sex with men OR transgender women and nonbinary persons assigned male at birth who have sex with men AND
Have had intimate or sexual contact with multiple or anonymous partners in last 14 days or
Have had intimate or sexual contact with other men in a social or sexual venue in the last 14 days
Individuals (of any sex/gender identity) who have given or received money or other goods/services in exchange for sex in the last 14 days
Individuals (of any sex/gender identity) who have been determined to be at high risk for monkeypox exposure by a healthcare provider or public health official.
While not new, monkeypox is a potentially serious viral illness caused by a virus not commonly seen in the United States, that is spread through close physical contact. The disease can make you sick, including a possibly painful rash, which may look like bumps on your skin, blisters or ulcers. Some people have a flu-like illness before they develop a rash.
According to CDC, early data suggest that gay, bisexual, same-gender-loving, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of cases. However, anyone who has been in close, personal contact with someone who has monkeypox can be infected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Monkeypox Guidance
Testing for or monkeypox is now widely available. If you have symptoms and would like to be tested for monkeypox, contact your healthcare provider. Anyone without a provider or insurance can also be tested at their local parish health unit or community clinic: ldh.la.gov/phu
If your test for monkeypox is positive, stay isolated until your rash has healed,
all scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.
People interested in receiving the vaccine can visit the LDH monkeypox webpage for information, including a list of locations in Louisiana that have received vaccine. People can also call 211 to get their monkeypox questions answered.
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
Monkeypox in Louisiana: What you need to know about numbers, vaccines, and more
WDSU Updated: 1:38 PM CDT Aug 30, 2022
NEW ORLEANS —
The fear of monkeypox has been spreading throughout the state. Many have concerns about the virus but are unsure what it is and how to help prevent the spread.
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The Louisiana Department of Health offers insight on what monkeypox is and how to prevent it.
Current monkeypox statistics in Louisiana:
181 total cases in Louisiana
7 new Louisiana infections
133 cases in the New Orleans Metro area
No confirmed deaths
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Monkeypox is a viral illness that typically involves flu-like symptoms and a painful rash that includes fluid inside them before scabbing over.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
Wastewater being tested for monkeypox after Southern Decadence
by: Kenny Lopez
Posted: Sep 6, 2022 / 05:16 PM CDT
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Dr. Jennifer Avegno, the Director of the New Orleans Health Department says their Health Hub at Armstrong Park which had 6,000 monkeypox vaccines to give out was a huge success. They administered around 800 shots.
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Now looking forward, Dr. Avegno said they are closely monitoring the wastewater to see if there’s a bigger presence of monkeypox in our area.
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Dr. Avegno went on to say, “Monkeypox is new. It is not something that has ever been sampled in wastewater. We want to see if the sampling it will be useful.”
The results from the wastewater will take about a week for us to find out if there is more monkeypox in our wastewater.
The City of New Orleans’ Health Department is analyzing wastewater to get samples to see if monkeypox is spreading in our area.
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear." -Nelson Mandela
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