As Phase one of reopening begins across the state today, for the first time since March Hospitalizations numbers for COVID-19 have fallen below 1,100, dropping significantly by 102 to 1,091. The state reports 348 new cases today bringing the total number to 33,837. Total fatalities are up by 31 to 2,382. Vent usage is down by 8 to 132.
The Lt Governor says saving the state’s tourism economy starts with getting more Louisianans to take in-state road trips.
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The National Federation of Independent Business indicates optimism as Louisiana begins phase one of the economic reopening. However, spas, massage and tattoo parlors are not allowed to open under the phase one guidelines. NFIB state director Dawn Starns says bars that do not serve food are also shuttered…
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.Many of Louisiana’s 450,000 small businesses are struggling to make rent amid the COVID-driven economic crisis. Beau Box Commercial Real Estate New Orleans VP Cress Gardner says the divide between which sectors are and are not having trouble paying rent is significant.