1. COVID-19 Alert Levels & Community Risk

COVID-19 Community Risk Level and Campus Case Data:

East Baton Rouge Parish Community Risk Level: Low *More information

In East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, community level is Low.

  • If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions. Masking remains optional for others.
  • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get your booster if you are eligible.
  • Get tested if you have symptoms.

People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

If you are immunocompromised, learn more about how to protect yourself.

FranU: Isolated cases on campus

Levels Defined:
LevelCDC Mask Recommendation

LOW

Masking is optional.
MEDIUMIf you are immunocompromised or high risk for severe disease, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.
HIGHWear a will-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status (including in K-12 Schools and other community settings).
ALL LEVELSAt all levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.
Follow policy for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19.