6:30 LRN Newscast

Governor John Bel Edwards has announced new restrictions that could be in place through April 13th. All bars, gyms, movie theathers and casinos are closed, and all restaurants are limited to drive-thru, pick-up and delivery service in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Louisiana has 136 COVID-19 postive cases and three people have died. Edwards also called for the mobilization of 400 guardsmen…
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Doctor Catherine O’Neal an infectious disease specialist at Out Lady of the Lake Hospital, says they expect the infection will spread across the state, so take the proper precations…
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The American Veterinary Medical Association is asking those infected with COVID-19 to hand their pets over to family. Matt Doyle on what the C-D-C is saying…
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