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Governor John Bel Edwards has issued statewide mask mandates and several other mandates to slow the spread of COVID-19. The first of many COVID-19 vaccine doses have made their way to distribution sites across the United States. The first of two shots have been given to health care workers and soon to nursing home residents. For a list of Covid-19 locations in your area click the ' COVID Vaccine Locations' link below.

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