LDH

Since May is National Water Safety month the Louisiana Department of Health has issued a warning to parents and families to stay aware of the many precautions they can take to prevent child drownings.

The new number is 10 days, but when does that clock start? It's different for different groups.

They have recently added new data to the dashboard to provide more detailed information.

If this week trends the same way that the last month, and week, have trended in the state, Louisiana can expect to drop below 1,000 patients hospitalized for the first time since March

LDH is seeking damages for the amounts it has already paid for excessive opioid prescriptions and treatment costs as a result of those prescriptions.

While the water is safe to drink and bathe in, people should make sure it does not get in their nose.