230 PM LRN News

Governor Edwards tells the Senate Energy Committee that he wants the Biden Administration this summer to lift the moratorium on new lease sales for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

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The CDC releases new recommendations saying those who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear a mask or social distance indoors in most situations. That does not include tightly packed indoor areas, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and on airplanes.

Louisianans ages 12 and up can now receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as a result of the CDC approving the use of the vaccine in 12 to 15 year-olds. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says parents questioning whether or not their child should receive the vaccine, should seek professional advice.

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For a person younger than 18, parental consent is needed to get the shot. 

Beginning today the second Louisiana-themed episode of Restaurant Recovery airs on Discovery Plus. It’s the brainchild of Raising Cane’s CEO Todd Graves who assisted ten eateries impacted by the pandemic downturn. Graves says an important part of the show is teaching owners about the need for advertising. He says reminding existing and potentially new customers of your business is vital to keeping the door opens.

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Graves says the series has also been picked up by the Cooking Channel.