LOUISIANA (WAFB) - This is your one-stop-shop guide to everything you need to know about the impact of COVID-19. Categories are listed alphabetically. If you have questions, Louisiana has a statewide call network. Please call 211 or text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211. If you are stressed out and need help from a free, confidential crisis counselor text REACHOUT to 741741.
As of Thursday, June 4, the Louisiana Department of Health reported the following cases for the state:
- 41,562 positive cases - 429 new cases
- 2,772 deaths - 13 new deaths
- 613 patients in the hospital - decrease in 4 patients
- 82 patients on ventilators - decrease in 4 patients
- 31,728 patients recovered - no change (recoveries only reported on Mondays)
RELATED: COVID-19 cases at La. nursing homes
If all of this is a bit overwhelming and you need to lighten your mood, head on over to our section called Reason to Smile. We’re posting uplifting stories and sharing what real people are doing to keep finding joy in everyday life. We also have a corresponding Facebook group.
- FAQ - Questions related to animals
- COVID-19 and your pets: What are the risks?
- Pet food bank opens in Prairieville
- Pet fostering takes off as coronavirus keeps Americans home
- Here’s why cats potentially exposed to coronavirus should stay inside
- BR vet clinic gets creative to serve pets and protect their owners
- How to save money and stay safe during the pandemic with free pharmacy delivery
- What to think about before you lend money to a family member or friend
- Easing the COVID-19 financial strain: What to do about your mortgage payment
- IRS says Supplemental Security Income recipients will automatically receive stimulus check
- United Ways ask families across Louisiana to complete important survey to assess economic impact of COVID-19
- How to navigate medical expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Car insurance companies in La. announce rate reductions amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Comcast offers free internet services to low-income families during outbreak; AT&T waives overage fees
- Can your landlord evict you during the COVID-19 crisis?
- A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due
- Your Baton Rouge bank may offer relief programs during COVID-19 pandemic
- Business operation changes due to coronavirus
- Mall of Louisiana reopening Tuesday, May 19
- Costco requiring customers to wear face masks starting Monday, May 4
- La. prepares for businesses/churches to ‘open safely’ with new web-based activation program
- State Fire Marshal guidelines for phased reopening of restaurant patios
- Home Depot, Costco adjust hours, limit number of customers
- Water Company warns reopening businesses to flush stagnated water
- Louisiana Business Community releases full framework for ‘safe at work’ reopening of economy
- Walmart sets pickup hour for at-risk customers; expands SNAP options
- Winn-Dixie expands safety measures due to COVID-19
- Walmart to limit customers in stores to reduce risk of spreading coronavirus
- Target to limit customers in stores, give employees face masks and gloves
- BRAC launches marketplace for businesses to buy PPE
- Louisiana opens COVID-19 help desk for small businesses
- All Louisiana parishes eligible for COVID-19 business aid
- Small business owners can apply for payroll protection through CARES Act
- #StandForLocal: Helping to keep the local economy strong
- State-led program to help small businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic
- Mayor announces measures to help local businesses in EBR affected by pandemic
- BRAC offers guidance to small businesses navigating COVID-19 crisis
- COVID-19 cases at La. nursing homes
- Ignore these coronavirus myths
- US allows emergency use of drug shown to help virus recovery
- Coronavirus: The global race for a vaccine
- Study suggests COVID-19 isn’t sexually transmitted
- LDH: Info on underlying health conditions of COVID-19 victims
- Why having diabetes may increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness: LSU doctor explains
- Most COVID-19 deaths in La. are among African Americans, data shows
- LDH now using ‘heat map’ of tracts, reporting more racial breakdowns
- CDC predicts another coronavirus battle in the winter
- The American Heart Association announces new interim CPR guidelines to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
- Quitting smoking now could up your odds against COVID-19
- Doctor warns vaping could increase risk of coronavirus in young population
- More evidence indicates healthy people can spread virus
- Livingston Parish Public Schools offers virtual summer enrichment program
- La. Dept. of Education provides resources to school systems to ensure strong start for every student
- Southeastern students to receive over $5 million via CARES act
- La. Department of Education releases guidance for summer activities, child care during Phase 1
- La. Board of Regents approves emergency rules to address admissions, placement, dual enrollment for public higher ed students
- LSU offering discounted spring/summer tuition
- Livingston Parish Public Schools announces plans for academic calendar, graduation, pre-k registration, more
- Course credit, grade promotion for grades K-11
- There are still options for students to receive financial aid during COVID-19 crisis
- Southern University updates 2020 Spring semester grading policy
- LSU updates grading policy for Spring 2020 semester
- Proclamation changes some TOPS eligibility requirements
- Southern University establishes emergency fund for students in need of gas money to get home
- List of changes to school, university schedules
- Southern University moves classes online due to coronavirus
- French Quarter Fest canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic
- Voodoo Music + Arts Festival canceled because of coronavirus
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival canceled because of coronavirus
- ESSENCE FEST: ‘We will no longer move forward with the 2020 fest’
- Louisiana Rising: Songs From Home to air statewide, commercial free
- Baton Rouge Blues Festival to launch online music sessions in April
- World Health Organization encourages playing video games during coronavirus pandemic
- Local events that have been canceled, postponed, rescheduled
- 2020 Buku Fest rescheduled for Labor Day weekend due to COVID-19 concerns
- Hollywood shuts down, Broadway goes dark to curb coronavirus cases
- FAQ: Questions related to wearing face masks during pandemic
- FAQ: Guidelines for Opening America Again
- FAQ: Questions related to Louisiana’s ‘Stay at Home’ order
- FAQ: Questions related to animals
- FAQ: Questions related to funerals
- FAQ: COVID-19 health-related questions
- Why automobile dealerships remain open in La. during coronavirus pandemic
- 10 free online fitness classes you can join at home
- Stuck indoors? The FBI invites you to download its home fitness app
- How to stay active during the coronavirus pandemic
- Teacher learns new tricks to help keep kids active during coronavirus
- How to avoid aches and pains while working from home during coronavirus pandemic
- A new sustainable retail, food delivery service coming to downtown Baton Rouge and Mid City
- Use this website to search for EBR meal sites for kids
- Is takeout safe to eat during the coronavirus outbreak? Experts explain.
- How the national meat shortage affects Baton Rouge restaurants, butcher shops
- Supplemental SNAP benefits in response to COVID-19 will be issued to many Louisiana households
- Non-profit extends free meals for children to seven days a week
- ATC says at this time, alcohol sales in La. have NOT been suspended
- How to handle takeout, delivery, and grocery shopping during a public health emergency
- Same day, no-contact grocery delivery available in Baton Rouge
- Grocery stores offering special ‘seniors only’ hours amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Free meals for students during school closures
- Where can La. families get food during the COVID-19 pandemic
- La. activates crisis text hotline to help people cope with stress of COVID-19 pandemic
- How far can a cough travel?
- Louisiana receives failing grade for social distancing according to GPS data
- What to know if you’re pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic
- Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
- How to strengthen your immune system to combat illnesses
- Louisiana extends child care assistance for critical personnel
- Cap’s Corner
- Virus is mostly mild and rarely fatal for US kids, data show
- Tips to protect your children from COVID-19
- BR toy company, businesses team up to help keep kids busy
- YMCA holding daycare camps for medical professionals’ children
- Gov. Edwards extends stay-at-home order until May 15
- Baton Rouge City Court reducing certain traffic tickets due to threat of COVID-19
- Judge, attorney say stay-at-home order doesn’t override custody agreement; contact attorney for help
- Some court proceedings canceled amid coronavirus pandemic
- Prices for certain goods cannot be unreasonably raised during state of emergency
- Checks in the mail for unclaimed property should help with COVID-19 relief for some, but beware of scams
- IRS warns of scams related to coronavirus
- Scammers could be targeting your stimulus check
- Distance yourself from coronavirus scams with an online tool from the BBB
- La. US attorney urges citizens to report suspected COVID-19 fraud
- Watch out for these scams while you’re stuck at home
- Beware of phony COVID-19 testing sites, officials warn
- NFL sets protocols for reopening of team facilities
- NFL moving London, Mexico City games back to US stadiums because of coronavirus
- For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle
- NFL plans full season; being “deliberate, reasonable”
- NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days
- NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
- NFL to begin season as scheduled in September
- Governor believes game days will look different for LSU football season
- LHSAA cancels Spring sports due to coronavirus pandemic
- Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
- SEC cancels all sports for remaining 2019-2020 athletic year; extends suspension of athletics activities
- NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility
- FAQ: Questions related to government issued stimulus checks
- IRS announces enhancements to ‘Get My Payment’ tool to track stimulus check
- Economic stimulus checks: What you need to know
- Didn’t file a tax return? Here’s how you register to receive a $1,200 coronavirus stimulus payment
- IRS issues special alert for people who don’t file tax returns, have dependents to get full stimulus payment
- Social Security recipients will automatically receive stimulus check
- Have unpaid child support? Your stimulus check will likely be impacted
- Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal checks
- Dermatologist: ‘COVID toes’ a potential symptom of the new coronavirus
- Allergies, flu, coronavirus: What your symptoms mean
- Doctors say pink eye a potential symptom of COVID-19
- Study: Children show fewer coronavirus symptoms than adults
- Q&A on coronavirus with chief medical officer at OLOL
- What older adults need to know about coronavirus
- Didn’t file a tax return? Here’s how you register to receive a $1,200 coronavirus stimulus payment
- Baton Rouge bars, restaurants will not have alcohol permits revoked due to non-payment of local taxes, mayor says
- La. Department of Revenue extends state income tax deadline due to coronavirus
- Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15
- State sales tax deadline extended amid COVID-19 pandemic
- TESTING CENTERS: Where to get tested for COVID-19 in the Baton Rouge area
- Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens in Cortana Walmart parking lot
- Baton Rouge General offers COVID-19 antibody testing at 2 Express Care locations, several clinics
- Baton Rouge Clinic now offering COVID-19 antibody testing
- Patient Plus offering COVID-19 antibody testing in Baton Rouge
- FDA approves first at-home coronavirus test
- AP: Most states fall short of coronavirus testing thresholds
- Uber to require drivers, riders to wears masks due to coronavirus
- Texas ends travel restrictions from Louisiana
- CATS to continue current service through extension of stay-at-home order
- JetBlue becomes first carrier to require masks on passengers
- Gloomy summer looms as pandemic cancels US festivals, trips
- Curfews issued in La. during COVID-19 pandemic
- CATS waives bus fares temporarily during COVID-19 outbreak
- Can’t get through to unemployment office? Try this.
- LATEST on retroactive unemployment payments for La. residents
- Louisiana Workforce Commission changes how to file weekly certification
- La. officials provide update on unemployment benefits
- How to apply for unemployment in La. during COVID-19 pandemic
- Company launches ‘You Are My Sunshine’ challenge to get meals for needy families
- How to donate to GBR Food Bank
- Plasma donations needed from patients who have recovered from COVID-19
- Here’s where you can donate blood during coronavirus outbreak
- How you can help during the coronavirus pandemic
- Volunteers needed for foster kids during COVID-19 pandemic
- UL Lafayette researchers leading statewide project to enlist COVID-19 volunteers
- In preparation of COVID-19 surge, leaders ask for healthcare volunteers
We will continue to update this list. Check back frequently.
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