Governor Edwards announces the state will not move into Phase 3 of reopening its economy and it will remain in Phase 2 for another 28 days. Edwards says Louisiana is one of 23 states experiencing an increase in cases and hospitalizations are also on the rise…
Cut 15 (13) “…be hospitalized.”
Louisiana saw its biggest single-day hospitalization increase since April today.
Tulane researchers develop a synthetic antibody treatment for COVID-19 that’s shown promising results in lab mice. Tulane Internal Medicine Chair Dr. Jay Kolls says this treatment is not cost-effective enough to replace a vaccine, but…
Data from the study indicates patients would receive a dose of the antibody every one to two weeks to maintain immunity.
A Senate-approved bill that would provide an 83-million dollar tax break over five years for the state’s casinos and race tracks moved closer to final passage as the House Ways and Means Committee approved it today. Crowley Representative John Stefanski voiced his support for the bill and the gaming industry
The legislation would allow each casino to give customers five-million dollars in free promotional play wagers without having to pay state taxes on those amounts.
The Department of Health is aiming to prevent crisis situations with the launch of the Behavioral Health Recovery Outreach Line. Assistant secretary of the Office of Behavioral Health Karen Stubbs says this line is aimed at relapse prevention in those struggling with stress during the pandemic.