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OLOL pauses worker vaccine mandate; other local hospitals stay the course
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center has paused its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees as litigation over the policy plays out.
Gov. Edwards sticks with schools vaccine plan despite opposition
An outpouring of legislative opposition and a likely threat of litigation aren't changing Gov. John Bel Edwards' mind about requiring some Louisiana students to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the next school year or file a written opt-out form.
Louisiana reports more Omicron cases; Pfizer says booster effective against it
Additional cases of the Omicron variant have been discovered in Louisiana, as of this morning, WBRZ-TV reports, but it has yet to arrive in...
Capital Region can fully recover by 2023 if enough jobs get filled, BRAC says
Current trends indicate the Capital Region could recover all the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic by 2023 or sooner, Baton Rouge Area Chamber officials say.
Gov. Edwards still plans to add COVID shots to list of required school vaccines
Gov. John Bel Edwards said today he still intends to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the required vaccination schedule in K-12 schools and higher...
What’s the status of the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate?
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is on hold indefinitely because of legal challenges, but employers can still require the shots.
Louisiana judge halts vaccine mandate for health care workers nationwide
A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday issued a ruling blocking nationwide the Biden administration mandate requiring millions of health care workers be vaccinated...
Judge blocks federal vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10 states
Enforcement of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for millions of health care workers was blocked in 10 states on Monday, after a ruling by...
What’s the deal with the omicron variant, and will it impact Louisiana?
Louisiana's top public health officer says the omicron variant of COVID-19 is cause for concern depending on how contagious it is, while the World...
Vaccine requirement for Louisiana schools draws GOP wrath
Louisiana's Republican legislative leaders are outraged about a plan by Gov. John Bel Edwards' administration to start requiring some students to get the coronavirus vaccination or submit a written dissent to attend school.
Managers navigate workplace tension as vaccine mandate looms
Business owners are facing challenges preparing for President Biden’s vaccine mandate, with some saying the mandate is heightening hiring problems and causing tension among...
Unemployment claims fall closer to pre-pandemic levels
U.S. jobless claims are gradually drifting down toward pre-pandemic levels as employers avoid layoffs and many workers quit or remain sidelined in a tight...
COVID-19 vaccine now required for 36% of U.S. workforce
A recent Gallup survey found that 36% of U.S. employees say their employer is requiring all workers without medical exemptions to get their COVID-19 vaccination
Jeff Landry among AGs challenging vaccination rule for health care providers
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced this morning he has filed a lawsuit against a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that mandates COVID-19 vaccines for employees, which he says will cause a health care shortage.
Outdoor dining options explode in Baton Rouge
Two years ago, only a modest number of area restaurants offered al fresco seating. Since the pandemic began, however, more have expanded or added patio dining, and customers have embraced it. If you’ve tried to grab an outdoor table on a balmy weekend night, you’ve probably found one hard to come by.
Biden administration wants legal cases against vaccine mandate consolidated
Its private employer vaccine mandate on hold, the Biden administration wants the multiple challenges to its workplace rule—including Louisiana Secretary of State Jeff Landry’s—consolidated in a single federal court and has asked for a decision by early next week.
Federal vaccine rule for private businesses kicks in Jan. 4
Many private employers beginning in January will have to ensure their workers either are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they will undergo weekly testing and wear a face covering, under a new federal rule announced by the White House this morning.
How businesses made things worse by acting out of fear during pandemic
Almost every small business took major hits during the pandemic, much of it through no fault of their own. But some owners made their troubles worse—by acting out of fear, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Local music venues struggling to draw crowds post-pandemic
The pandemic meant no more crowds, which meant no more live music for many Baton Rouge venues. As COVID-19 case numbers drop and the mask mandates have been lifted, some concert spaces have been able to reopen, but they’re still drawing smaller crowds than before the pandemic.
Details of federal vaccine mandate to be released this week
The coming federal rule that will require private companies in the U.S. to mandate vaccinations or regular testing among their workers has been finalized by the White House, in advance of its likely public release this week, The Washington Post reports.
