The state sees its biggest single-day increase in COVID hospitalizations since April as 41 additional Hospitalizations are reported. We’ve also added 461 total new COVID positive tests to the rolls crossing us over the 50,000 total positive tests mark, along with 11 new deaths which brings total fatalities to over 3,000. These numbers are likely to weigh heavily on Governor Edwards’ and his 230 PM announcement on whether the state will move on into Phase Three.
At least 100 of the new cases added in recent days have been tied to a super spreading event in Tigerland, a cluster of bars in Baton Rouge popular with LSU students. A Sports Illustrated report says at least 30 LSU football players have been isolated after they either tested positive for COVID-19 or had contact with players who tested positive, with some of the players admitting they went to Tigerland recently. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says players have to stay away from large crowds…
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The Department of Health is aiming to prevent crisis situations with the launch of the Behavioral Health Recovery Outreach Line. Assistant secretary of the Office of Behavioral Health Karen Stubbs says the hotline model is one that has proven to be an effective resource for those with mental health disorders. Calls received range from those having a tough day to those self-identifying the warning signs of mental or emotional changes.
The phone number is 1-833-333-1132.
Tulane researchers develop a synthetic antibody treatment for COVID-19 that’s shown promising results in lab mice. Tulane Internal Medicine Chair Dr. Jay Kolls says their protein, MDR504, is able to get into the lungs and neutralize coronavirus in the place where it is most likely to do damage.
They hope to have human trials in fall.