LSU Health Shreveport first to detect new COVID-19 variant in Louisiana Fri, 10/15/2021 - 12:00am The EVT Viral Genomics and Sequencing Lab at LSU Health Shreveport is first in the state to sequence and report ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about LSU Health Shreveport first to detect new COVID-19 variant in Louisiana