6:30 A.M. LRN Newscast 08/11/2020

The Department of Health reports there have been 22 COVID-19 outbreaks linked to daycare facilities across the state since the pandemic started. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says those outbreaks account for 75 cases.
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The LSU Ag Center is looking for Louisiana gardeners, those who are new to the hobby and experienced, to participate in an online survey about gardening during the pandemic. AgCenter Lead Researcher Heather Kirk-Ballard says gardening stores across the country are reporting an uptick in business as more people are staying home.
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A recent executive order by President Trump allows citizens to defer their payroll tax payments through the end of the year. Matt Doyle asked a tax expert if you should take that option…
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