During today’s press briefing Gov Edwards says the majority of the deaths reported in today’s increase of 129 from COVID-19 did not occur in the last 24 hours. The toll now stands at 1,013.
The state health department says most deaths come eleven days after the onset of symptoms. Assistant Health Secretary Dr. Alex Billioux says if you are in a high-risk group, take extra precautions…
Covington Representative Mark Wright is calling for the stay at home order to end April 30th so businesses can implement partial reopenings. He says those who are most vulnerable to the virus are aware and can make their own decisions.
The PMAC at LSU is now producing reusable gowns and masks for healthcare workers instead of points on the scoreboard. Ashley Arceneaux, Chief of Staff for the LSU President says for health precautions no more than 40 employees can be in the PMAC at one time but says it’s a joint effort of hundreds of employees and outside vendors coming together for the greater good.
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The PPE will be distributed by GOHSEP.
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least seven tornadoes ravaged north Louisiana on Easter Sunday. Unlike neighboring Mississippi, Louisiana had no fatalities from the storm activity. N-W-S Meteorologist Brad Bryant says it is surprising that there was no loss of life in the state.