COVID-19 cases are increasing with 479 positive tests statewide and now 12 deaths. One of the new victims was a 38 year old from Catahoula Parish, who authorities say had an underlying medical condition.
The President authorizes the Defense Production Act to ramp up production of critical personal protective gear and respirators as the state works to secure those resources locally. Governor Edwards says the state has enough space to house COVID cases, but before you get equipment, you need doctors and nurses to use it…
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office has charged 27-year-old Allen Bailey of Forest Hill with terrorism after the young man shared a facebook post saying JUST IN: RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE HAVE ISSUED THE ORDER, IF DEPUTIES COME INTO CONTACT WITH “THE INFECTED’ SHOOT ON SIGHT.
The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has dipped to about $1.95, a devastating blow to the state budget. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says he sees many parallels in the economy between now and immediately following 9/11.
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The price has fallen by a dime since last week.
Food banks across the nation are seeing a surge in those seeking assistance with the COVID-19 outbreak’s effect on the economy. Second Harvest Food Bank Communications Director Jay Vise (Vice) reassured those in need that as Americans we will get through the crisis and wants to encourage all of us to work together. Vise says if you can’t donate financially to a local food bank reach out and offer your time.
Second harvest serves 23 Parishes in the state including the greater New Orleans area and Lafayette.