Louis Katz

Katz is the Medical Director of the Scott County Health Department.

One local expert agrees with new guidance from the CDC, that those fully vaccinated don’t have to wear a mask outdoors or indoors. Dr. Louis Katz, Medical…

The age of patients hospitalized from COVID-19 is now skewing younger. Genesis Health System reports higher hospitalizations in patients under 49. Scott…

Distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has stopped in the Quad Cities, following the discovery of a rare side effect. Out of nearly 7 million…

Vaccines for the coronavirus are being rolled out much faster than usual, but don't worry. That's according to Doctor Louis Katz, Medical Director of the…

Flu season has local health officials worried an overwhelmed health care system may not be able to handle the influx of cases in the coming months.Dr.…

Dr. Louis Katz doesn't mince words when talking about the recent increase in COVID-19 infections in the Quad Cities.He's the Medical Director of the Scott…

A sudden surge in coronavirus cases in the Quad Cities is scaring local health authorities. And they say most of the rapid increase in cases is occurring…

Local public health officials have not emphasized testing for COVID-19. But some people continue to express frustration and confusion about it.They'd also…

"Not everyone who has the sniffles needs to be tested."Michelle O'Neill reports that's what the Medical Director of the Scott County Health Department…