COVID-19 Press Releases

ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TESTING SITE IN JEFFERSON PARISH EXTENDS HOURS, INCREASES CAPACITY AND DECREASES TURNAROUND TIME FOR RESULTS THIS WEEK

JEFFERSON, LA – Starting today, July 14 through Saturday, July 18, the Alario Center COVID-19 testing site has extended hours (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.), increased capacity (no daily max on testing) and decreased turnaround time for results (3-5 days).

JEFFERSON PARISH LAUNCHES COVID-19 DASHBOARD

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish has launched an online dashboard to provide daily COVID-19 case numbers for the parish.

JEFFERSON PARISH PRESS CONFERENCE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020 AT 2 P.M.

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng will hold a press conference today, Monday, July 13, 2020, to provide an update on the parish’s response to COVID-19.

LA PARROQUIA DE JEFFERSON SE HA ASOCIADO CON OCHSNER HEALTH PARA PROVEER MAS PRUEBAS MOVILES GRATIS DE COVID-19 EN KENNER

JEFFERSON, LA – La Parroquia de Jefferson, en asociación con Ochsner Health, ha anunciado días adicionales para las pruebas móviles de COVID-19 en Kenner.

JEFFERSON PARISH PARTNERS WITH OCHSNER HEALTH TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FREE MOBILE COVID-19 TESTING IN KENNER

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish, in partnership with Ochsner Health, has announced additional days for COVID-19 mobile testing in Kenner.

JEFFERSON PARISH PARTNERS WITH OCHSNER HEALTH TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FREE MOBILE COVID-19 TESTING

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish, in partnership with Ochsner Health, has announced additional COVID-19 mobile testing locations throughout the Parish.

ALARIO CENTER COVID-19 TESTING SITE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND IN OBSERVANCE OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

JEFFERSON, LA – The Alario Center COVID-19 testing site will be closed this weekend, Friday, July 3, 2020 – Sunday, July 5, 2020, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

JEFFERSON PARISH PRESIDENT CYNTHIA LEE SHENG HOSTS FREE MASK GIVEAWAYS ON MONDAY, JULY 6 & TUESDAY, JULY 7

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng will host a free mask giveaway on Monday, July 6, 2020.

JEFFERSON PARISH ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng signed an emergency proclamation effective on Wednesday, July 1, requiring patrons to wear masks or face coverings (which includes cloth masks, scarves, bandanas, other cloth/fabric and face shields) while indoors and in any common area in all commercial buildings, public buildings and places of worship located in Jefferson Parish.

JEFFERSON PARISH PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY, MONDAY JUNE 29 AT 4PM

JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng will hold a press conference today, Monday June 29 at 4 p.m., to provide an update on Jefferson Parish’s response to COVID-19.