8:30 LRN Newscast June 19

Louisiana officials are sounding the alarm as the state has seen a spike in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Assistant Health Secretary Dr. Alex Billioux says there are three regions in particular that are very concerning, Acadiana, southwest Louisiana and central Louisiana
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Governor Edwards is urging residents to renew their efforts when it comes to social distancing and mask-wearing.

There is some good news in the fight against COVID-19. A study out of the U-K, found that a steroid called dexamethasone (dek-suh-meh-thuh-sown) can reduce the risk of death by a third for seriously ill COVID-19 patients. Doctor Joshua Denson, with the Tulane Medical Center pulmonary care unit, says he’s optimistic, but more research is needed…
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A suspended LSU football player files a federal lawsuit against the university. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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President Donald Trump says Drew Brees will regret he apologized for his national anthem protest comments. The President spoke about the Saints Quarterback in a youtube video on his campaign website. President Trump said you have to stand for the flag and the anthem. He believes Brees caved to P-R pressure.