April 8, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards Press Conferences
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News conference
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-04-08
Duration: 00:47:03
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | Public health | COVID-19 pandemic | Coronaviruses | Vaccines | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2021
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Kanter, Joseph Speaker
Description
This press conference from April 8, 2021, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the upcoming 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. He discusses: the state’s latest case numbers; the state’s vaccination efforts, including a new vaccine hotline; and his legislative priorities. It also includes comments by Dr. Joseph Kanter, the state health officer and medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health.