Two people have died from the coronavirus in Louisiana and Governor John Bel Edwards says data shows per capita the state has one of the highest rates of infections in the nation. Eleven additional cases were reported this morning bringing our total to 114. Edwards says his proclamation that bans gatherings of more than 250 people is being done to flatten the curve.
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The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has announced casinos will shut down at midnight tonight for at least two weeks.

Many people are working from home today. Tech Gumbo host Haggai Davis says the internet infrastructure is there to handle the influx of web traffic, but other hurdles remain.
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Health experts say there are plenty of companies hoping to cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic with super-cures and immune-boosters, regardless of effectiveness. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Schools are closed across the state today, but several school districts are offering lunches and breakfasts for pickup. The state department of education has secured a waiver from the federal government that enables schools to serve meals to all children age 18 and younger regardless of their location and income.