Medical & Health

Today, the mandatory face mask ordinance goes into effect. Here's what you should know.

According to the July 13, 2020 update from the Louisiana Department of Health, 79,827 cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed in Louisiana with 3,315 deaths.

Four Jeff Davis Sheriff's Office Employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and one had to hospitalized.

Lake Charles doctors have joined Mayor Nic Hunter in warning SWLA about the dramatic increase in coronavirus related hospitalizations in local facilities.

The FDA just added five more names to its list of toxic hand sanitizers you should throw out immediately.

Lee Zurik, an investigative reporter from New Orleans, broke some disheartening news for SWLA this weekend.

In a press conference yesterday, Governor John Bel Edwards issued some stern warnings for the state of Louisiana concerning rising cases of COVID-19.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says he expects the new stimulus package, CARES 4.0, to pass later this month.

Over the past seven days, Louisiana has averaged more new COVID-19 cases than at any point since April.

Not only are bars and eateries feeling the closures, but also recreational areas such as rafting, canoeing, and tubing.

The Louisiana Department of Education has released a guide based on the Louisiana Department of Health as to how the new school year will be affected by COVID-19.

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury announced they will have a briefing today at 2:00pm here in the parish. Here's how you can watch it online.