New C-D-C coronavirus guidelines call for the cancellation of events with 50 or more people. Governor John Bel Edwards agrees with the social distancing approach…
cut 14 (14) “…precautions”
Most of the state’s 100-plus cases are in the New Orleans area. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the Crescent City has been chosen for a pilot program by the federal government for drive-thru coronavirus testing…
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City officials expect the program will be up my mid-week and first responders will be prioritized, followed by high-risk groups.

Schools are closed across the state today, but several school districts are offering lunches and breakfasts for pickup. The state department of education has secured a waiver from the federal government that enables schools to serve meals to all children age 18 and younger regardless of their location and income.

LSU Health New Orleans Doctor Benjamin Springgate says be leary of companies looking to cash in on the epidemic by offering vitamins that claim to boost your immune system to protect against the coronavirus…
cut 9 (12) “…really a benefit”

President of the Crawfish Research and Promotion Board David Savoy says mudbug sales are down as a result of the pandemic. He says people are fearful of getting together for a crawfish boil…
cut 11 (12) “….yet to be seen”