Sydney Taylor responds as her named is announced as the winner of the Miss Teen Louisiana USA pageant on Oct. 19, 2019.

Miss Louisiana Teen USA, Sydney Taylor, is battling COVID-19. While recovering, she's bringing awareness to the virus by promoting social distancing and wearing masks to teenagers.

Sydney Taylor, reigning Miss Louisiana Teen USA, tested positive for coronavirus. Her boyfriend, Laine Hardy, 2019 winner of “American Idol,” also got it. Now she is warning teenagers about ...

Sydney Taylor, of Livingston, is the current Miss Louisiana USA. Taylor, her boyfriend, Laine Hardy, and Hardy's bodyguard, Patrick Bedwell, have all tested positive for the coronavirus.

Entertainment; Miss America 2019: Virginia and Louisiana win on night 2 as pageant faces controversy. Published: ; Sep. 07, 2018, 2:18 a.m.