State officials implored residents to get vaccinated ASAP, as the key to enjoying safe and normal crawfish boils and barbecues in the next few months is for you and everyone you know to get vaccinated.
Governor Edwards said for the first time in a year friends and family members will be able to safely gather together maskless, but only if everyone involved is fully vaccinated.
“Then have the peace of mind of knowing that you can do that without just exposing yourself, but exposing your family, or your friends, or whoever else happens to be at that gathering,” said Edwards.
Full vaccination is considered to be two weeks after you complete your vaccine series, which means either your second Pfizer or Moderna shot, or only Johnson and Johnson shot.
State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter said starting Monday everyone 16 and older is eligible to get the vaccine, so if you make an appointment then you could be good to go by early summer.
“For yourself go get vaccinated, for your friends and family, go get vaccinated,” said Kanter. “That is the key to being able to have these gatherings safely.”
Kanter added that if everyone at a gathering is fully vaccinated individuals from one household who are not fully vaccinated are allowed to attend. In addition, fully vaccinated individuals do not need to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19 unless they begin to experience symptoms.
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