COVID-19 Case numbers increased by 203 today for a total of 30,855 and fatalities up by 19 to 2,154. The lowest increase since the Stay in Shelter Order went into effect March 23rd. Hospitalizations decreased by 73 to 1,359.
A proposal to end lawsuits filed by local governments seeking damages for coastal damage done by oil and gas companies is heading to the Senate floor. Jeff Palermo has more on this controversial legislation…
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The Louisiana Restaurant Association expects a busy Mother’s Day for members despite coronavirus restrictions. LRA President Stan Harris recommends if you are ordering take out for Sunday, place your order now.
Harris says Mother’s Days is one of, if not the biggest day for the industry, and while you can’t eat in this year, you can certainly take out.
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana establishes a web tool that tracks COVID-19 data among the state’s different regions. PAR Louisiana President Robert Travis Scott says having the data presented in plain language helps citizens set expectations of what the Governor may do in the next phase.
The web portal for tracking the data can be found at PARLouisiana.org. On Monday, the governor is expected to announce whether the state can enter phase one of opening the economy on May 16th.