March 9, 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: 2021-03-09
Duration: 00:54:24
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 9, 2021, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and other state matters. He discusses the Biden Administration approving a federal disaster declaration for the February winter storms, the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Louisiana, the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, and the state’s latest case numbers. It also includes comments by Dr. Joseph Kanter, the state health officer and medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health.