Louisiana moves back today to a modified Phase 2 as the state is seeking a surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations have doubled since October third. The governor’s updated phase proclamation means the number of customers allowed at restaurants, gyms, salons, casinos, malls and other nonessential businesses declines from 75 to 50-percent. Most bars will likely be limited to takeout and indoor gatherings for weddings and other events will be limited to 75 people.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s tired of the pandemic too, but with a vaccine on the horizon, you will not need to keep sacrificing your social life for much longer.
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The modified Phase Two will remain in effect until at least December 23rd.

The state health department expects to begin COVID-19 vaccine distribution in mid-December. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Even though health and government officials advise against it, today is one of the busiest travel days of the year. But Louisiana AAA spokesperson Don Redman says they are anticipating at least a ten-percent decline in travelers…
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