A national survey shows year over year restaurant sales are down 35 percent and the industry is expected to lose 240 billion dollars in revenue.
The United States District Court Middle District of Louisiana issues a ruling on upcoming elections. The court has ruled to increase early voting for the Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary elections to 10 days. The court is also making the COVID-19 Ballot Application that was used in July and August available.
LSU athletics director Scott Woodward is pleased with how the football program is handling the coronavirus. A day earlier, Coach Ed Orgeron said most of the team has had COVID-19, but Woodward says the players are receiving world-class medical attention that includes a strong contact tracing system
Three horses in south Louisiana have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain Common signs in horses can include fever, loss of appetite, weakness, loss of coordination, and circling. The disease can also infect humans. Strain says it is important for horses to be vaccinated against the virus.