April 27, 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: 2021-04-27
Duration: 00:51:40
Subjects: Vaccines | Edwards, John Bel | COVID-19 pandemic | Coronaviruses | Public health
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Kanter, Joseph Speaker
Description
This press conference from April 27, 2021, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. He discusses: the lifting of the statewide mask mandate with some exceptions; the changes to his new executive order that will remain in effect for 28 days; the state’s latest case numbers; and the state’s vaccination efforts. It also includes comments by Dr. Joseph Kanter, the state health officer and medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health.