Louisiana received 39-thousand doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this week and Governor Edwards says the state will receive another 40-thousand doses next week. After that, they’ll find out what the state’s allotment is on a week to week basis…
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The Moderna vaccine could receive F-D-A approval soon. An advisory panel of the F-D-A is meeting today looking at Moderna’s trial results. Assistant Dean for Translational Research at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Doctor Lucio Miele, says the data looks remarkably good and the side effects are minor…
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Miele says the efficacy rate for the Moderna vaccine is 94-percent.

New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson has launched her campaign for the Louisiana’s Second Congressional District seat. Peterson also served as the Chair of the Louisiana Democratic Party. Peterson says she’s not afraid to tackle the issues
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New Orleans Senator Troy Carter is also campaigning to replace Cedric Richmond, who is stepping down for a position in the Biden Administration.

LSU signed 19 players on the first day of the early signing period and Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says it was a good day for Coach Ed Orgeron and his recruiting staff..
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The two five-star recruits are Terrebonne Defensive tackle Maason Smith and Lafayette Christian Safety Sage Ryan. Alabama was after both prospects.