Governor Edwards is expected to give more information this afternoon about the state’s COVID-19 contact tracing procedures. Edwards says the state is hiring 700 workers to help with contact tracing, which is the process of figuring out who a coronavirus patient may have exposed
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The contact tracers will work under the supervision of epidemiologists at call centers.

Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones says casinos hope to re-open by the end of the month. Jones says casino operators are ready to practice social distancing at slot machines and table games…
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Casino operations ceased on March 16th.

With fewer cars on the road, the state transportation department is uping its efforts to remove litter and clear vegetation…
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It’s Mother’s day weekend, but many moms and grandmas are in the high-risk category of coming down with severe COVID-19 symptoms. L-D-H Captital Area Medical Director Doctor Dawn Marcelle says if your loved one falls into that category consider an alternative way to meet…
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