The state is monitoring an alarming trend of COVID-19 case numbers increasing among 18 to 29-year-olds in the state. Brooke Thorington explains
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The state reports 1,356 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest single-day increase since April 7th. Hospitalizations up by 16 to 646 and vent usage up by 14 to 83. Total fatalities: 3,021, up by 17.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports a third straight month of over-the-year increases in fishing license sales. LDWF Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says the uptick began in the days following the Governor’s stay at home order in March.
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Over 51,000 fishing licenses were sold in May 2020 compared to over 38,000 in May 2019. June is currently on track to continue the sales trend.
Senator Bill Cassidy says Congress is working on another round of federal economic relief but feels the 600 dollar a week federal unemployment benefit must be changed.
Cassidy says the unemployed must not be allowed to collect more in unemployment benefits than they made at their last job.