The state announces 18 new COVID-19 fatalities bringing the death toll to 2,458. Total Cases: 35,038, up 329. Hospitalizations: 1004.
Governor Edwards is optimistic Louisiana can move to phase two of reopening of the economy in early June. Edwards says they’ll use two weeks of data to determine if Louisiana is still doing a good job in stopping the spread of COVID-19
Cut 8 (10) “…easing of restrictions”
Edwards plans to announce a decision as early as June 1st.
Louisiana receives an additional $58 million in fishery disaster funding. Congressman Garret Graves says the money will be used to offset the impacts of the 2019 Bonnet Carre Spillway opening on the seafood industry. Graves says of the three states receiving funding, Louisiana is receiving 2/3 of the allocated $88 million.
Cut 4 (07)_ “…clearly represents that.”
Legislation passes the House urging Governor Edwards to reconsider his order limiting businesses to 25 percent occupancy during Phase One. Matt Doyle has more.