Louisiana has discovered its first case of the new, more infectious U.K. variant of the coronavirus. The new variant is about 50 percent more infectious than the dominant strain in the state right now, but LSU Health New Orleans Assistant Dean of Translational Science Lucio Miele says viruses have evolutionary pressure to grow more infectious…
The CDC warns the UK variant will likely become the dominant strain of coronavirus in the U.S. by March.
LDWF agents are investigating a double boating fatality in Caldwell Parish. A statement from the department says it happened around midnight Saturday when 55-year-old Travis McFarlain of Pine Prairie was operating the boat. Agents say when the boat struck the dock three fifteen-year-old males were ejected. Two of the teens were killed the third was transported to a hospital. A breathalyzer confirmed McFarlain was intoxicated.
Lieutenant General Russel Honore has been appointed to oversee the investigation of Capitol Security after protestors stormed the building on January 6th. LSU Communications Professor Bob Mann says the Louisiana native, is by far the best choice.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appointed Honore on Friday.
The season is over for the Saints after losing to the Bucs 30-20 last night. But was last night the end of the road for QB Drew Brees? The 42-year-old was asked if he’s retiring and he said he’s not ready to make a decision. Coach Sean Payton was asked about what Brees has meant to the organization, but the coach says he can give that answer in the future.
Brees threw three interceptions.