Rosemary Westwood

Employees learned of the new policy in at least three meetings in October and November, according to four staff members interviewed by NPR. The sweeping restriction includes a prohibition on vaccine events and social media posts encouraging the shots. Public health officials said the new policy will lead to more illnesses and deaths.

Employees learned of the new policy in at least three meetings in October and November, according to four staff members interviewed by NPR. The sweeping restriction includes a prohibition on vaccine events and social media posts encouraging the shots. Public health officials said the new policy will lead to more illnesses and deaths.

It comes after Louisiana Surgeon General made false claims about the COVID and flu vaccines. In a statement, the health department said the changes mark a shift away from, quote, paternalistic guidance and towards individual choice. For NPR News, I'm Rosemary Westwood in New Orleans.

It comes after Louisiana Surgeon General made false claims about the COVID and flu vaccines. In a statement, the health department said the changes mark a shift away from, quote, paternalistic guidance and towards individual choice. For NPR News, I'm Rosemary Westwood in New Orleans.