Up-to-date Info on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Governor Edwards has issued a number of orders designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana. They are:
Gov. Edwards Lifts Louisiana’s Mask Mandate Statewide, Except for K-12 Schools
Gov. Edwards Extends Louisiana's Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate for Another Month to Further Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Following the State's Worst Surge of the Pandemic
Gov. Edwards Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions, Keeps Statewide Mask Mandate
Louisiana Will Move to Phase 3, Statewide Mask Mandate Will Continue
Gov. Edwards signs order keeping Modified Phase 2 restrictions, statewide mask mandate
Gov. Edwards Extends Louisiana’s Phase 2 COVID Mitigation Measures
Gov. Edwards: Louisiana Steps Back to Phase 2 as COVID Cases and Hospitalizations Rise
Gov. Edwards Officially Extends Phase Three Order
Gov. Edwards Signs Order Extending Phase Two and Other Restrictions in Louisiana Until September 11
Gov. Edwards Issues Additional Phase Two Mitigation Measures
Gov. Edwards Issues Order Keeping Louisiana in Phase Two
Gov. Edwards Signs Order Moving Louisiana to Phase Two of Reopening on Friday
Gov. Edwards Signs Order Moving Louisiana to Phase One on May 15
Roadmap to Resilient Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards extends Stay at Home Order until May 15th
Private Sector PPE Exchange Network. The PPE Exchange is a simple to use Dashboard to connect private sector sellers with private sector buyers. The users enter their own information and update as needed. This dashboard is not for government contracting - it is designed for B2B only. You can join the Exchange Network here: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/ppeexchange
Resilient Louisiana Commission https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/resilientlouisiana
Governor Edwards Creates Resilient Louisiana Commission
Businesses Seeking to Do Business with the State. Vendors and companies seeking to do business with the state during the COVID-19 response should use the LaPAC website. Bids on requirements are released daily to support on-going response and recovery efforts.
Governor Edwards announces new text alert system to provide timely COVID-19 updates
April 2: Governor extends State at Home order to April 30th
March 26: First responder, law enforcement, retirees, administrative
March 19: Education, health care, administrative
March 14: Restrictions on establishments, closures, legal deadlines
March 13: Transportation, health care, administrative
March 11: Original Declaration of Public Health Emergency, restrictions
US Coast Guard MSIB's related to COVID-19
COVID-19 – Mariner Credentials
Extension of Merchant Mariner Credential Endorsements, Medical Certificates and Course Approvals
Processing of Mariner Appeals During COVID -19 Pandemic
Reporting Requirements for Illness or Death
Vessel Inspection, Exams and Documentation
Compliance with Federal Drug Testing Requirements
Identification of Essential Maritime Critical Infrastructure Workers
COVID-19 - Vessel and Facility Response Plans
COVID 19 – Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) Operations
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Mariner Training Providers
Criminals Exploiting COVID-19 Outbreak for Financial Gain through Procurement and Consumer Fraud
FBI Cyber Threat Warning—COVID Phishing
FBI Cyber Threat Warning— ONLINE EXTORTION SCAMS INCREASING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
State of Louisiana Agency Links
Louisiana Economic Development Assistance
Business Info
SBA COVID-19 Guide: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Health Info
CDC Guidance for Disinfecting:
• Reopening Guidance:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/reopen-guidance.html
• Community Facilities:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html
• Healthcare Facilities:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.html
CDC COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
US Gov Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website: https://www.coronavirus.gov/
La Dept of Health - Map of cases by parish
TWIC
TSA COVID-19 TWIC Exemption Notice
TWIC Exemption FAQ’s Notice
General Information Regarding TSA Enrollment Services
COVID 19 – Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) Operations
Travel Information
Louisiana State Police http://www.lsp.org/
Other Resources
Covid-19 Supplement for Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place
White House Guide to "Opening up America Again"
COVID-19: Simple Answers to Top Questions published by The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials guide book with in-depth answers to the top questions surrounding COVID-19