The number of presumptive coronavirus cases in Louisiana is up to six after state health officials confirmed three more cases last night. All of the patients are from the New Orleans area, which prompted the city of New Orleans to cancel St. Patrick’s Day parades and other outdoor events. Doctor Frank Welch with the state office of public health on how they are working with event organizers….
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There’s so much focus on the coronavirus, what’s happening with the flu? In a typical season, the regional baseline for the percentage of doctor visits for flu-like symptoms is just below 4 percent. Assistant state health officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says statewide rates are outpacing that number.
Cut 8 (10) “…we’re at 9.8%.”

Houma Representative Beryl Amedee files a series of vaccine-related bills as the state copes with the growing threat of coronavirus. Amedee says one of her bills mandates healthcare providers to provide patients more information about what is in their vaccines, and potential side effects.
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Amedee says another one of her bills would prevent employers from requiring their workforce to be vaccinated.

Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a bill that would prohibit local governments from filing lawsuits against energy companies because of damage to the coast could become a big issue in the 2020 session. Pinsonat says Governor Edwards supports the lawsuits, but there could be enough votes for this to pass…
cut 14 (11) “…veto”