March 2, 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: 2021-03-02
Duration: 00:46:30
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | COVID-19 pandemic | Coronaviruses | Vaccines | Public health
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Kanter, Joseph Speaker
Description
This press conference from March 2, 2021, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. He discusses his proclamation moving the state to Phase 3, the state’s latest case numbers, and the state’s changes to the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan due to the approval of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. It also includes comments by Dr. Joseph Kanter, the state health officer and medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health.