Louisiana is up to 14 presumptive cases of COVID-19 after another case is reported at Lambeth House Nursing Home in New Orleans. Governor John Bel Edwards says that’s a reminder that even those who are not at high risk have a role to play in containing the pandemic. Edwards says cover your cough and stay home if you’re sick, while keeping in mind the virus can be spread by a person who doesn’t have any COVID-19 symptoms
And if all of this coronavirus news is stressing you out, just know you are not alone. Social media is ablaze with fake news and virus panic, so if you are beginning to feel that pressure building up, LSU Health New Orleans professor of Clinical Psychology Michelle Moore says it’s probably time to log off of social media.
She adds another way to lower stress is getting information from universally trusted sources.
LSU is asking students not to go out traveling for spring break with the holiday just around the corner. Many students appear to have taken that news to heart, including Reese from New Orleans, who says his Spring Break travel plans have already fallen through due to a Miami music festival cancelation.
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While campus may not be closed, yet, all SEC sports have been suspended until the end of the month. The SEC, and all other conference tournaments have been canceled as well. The NCAA tournament is still tentatively set to roll though, but is expected to be played with no fans in attendance.