January 20, 2022
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: 2022-01-20
Duration: 00:42:40
Subjects: Edwards, John Bel | Kanter, Joseph | COVID-19 pandemic | Public health | Coronaviruses | Winter storms
Contributors:
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Kanter, Joseph Speaker
Description
This press conference from January 20, 2022, features Governor John Bel Edwards discussing the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. He discusses the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant and the state’s preparations for the upcoming winter weather. It also includes comments by Dr. Joseph Kanter, the state health officer and medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health.