May 5, 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: 2021-05-05
Duration: 00:46:02
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | COVID-19 pandemic | Coronaviruses | Public health | Vaccines
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Kanter, Joseph Speaker
Description
This press conference from May 5, 2021, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and other state matters. He discusses: President Joe Biden’s upcoming trip to Lake Charles and New Orleans; the state’s latest COVID-19 case numbers; the state’s vaccination efforts; and the ongoing 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. It also includes comments by Dr. Joseph Kanter, the state health officer and medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health.