Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a public health emergency as the state is reporting 13 presumptive cases of coronavirus. Three residents of the Lambeth House, a retirement center in New Orleans have tested positive and Louisiana nursing homes are restricting access into their facilities. An outbreak at a Seattle-nursing home has resulted in at least 15 deaths LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Specialist Doctor Fred Lopez says we can’t let that happen here.
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Congress is seeking to pass an economic stimulus package to prevent a prolonged economic slowdown. President Trump has proposed a payroll tax cut. Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s unsure about the idea.
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LSU is encouraging the campus community not to travel for Spring Break…
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The NBA has suspended its season, fans are not allowed at NCAA Tournament games, including the women’s Final Four in New Orleans. The SEC will not have fans at games on their campuses through March 30th. Governor Edwards says, unfortunately, these decisions are necessary…
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