We’re up to 36 test presumptive positive cases of COVID in Louisiana, up three from this morning, and that’s caused more and more state functions to shut down as officials announce all LSU on and off campus events have been canceled through May 30th, and all K-12 Schools will be closed until April 13th, and all public gatherings of 250 people or more are off until further notice, per the Governor.
Another event that’s being postponed? The state elections set for April 4th. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says those are being moved to June 20th…
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LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez. Is asking folks to avoid seeking healthcare unless necessary, and that means not confusing sinus problems with COVID infections…
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The National Federation of Independent Business says a majority of small businesses are reporting being impacted by the coronavirus. Don Molino has the story.
A suspected Capitol City arsonist is believed to have targeted four buildings last night, resulting in the complete destruction of a lawyer’s office. Baton Rouge Fire Department spokesperson Curt Monte…