Louisiana lawmakers have condemn yesterday’s attack on the U-S Capitol by an angry mob of President Donald Trump supporters. Congressman Mike Johnson says it’s sad event in U=S history…
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Once the situation was under control, Congress returned that night to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college victory, but every Republican in Louisiana delegation, except for Senator Cassidy voted to object to at least one of the state’s electoral votes.

While the Capitol was stormed in DC, here in Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards held the first COVID briefing of 2021 addressing the state’s all-time high hospitalization rate. While Edwards didn’t change the current Modified Phase Two restrictions, he did voice frustration with citizens who refuse to prevent the spread of COVID.
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There are more COVID-19 patients in the hospital than any other time during the pandemic in Louisiana. While Ochsner Health System has yet to cancel surgeries and stop intake of non-COVID patients, CEO Warner Thomas says it’s a challenge as the patient load continues to spike among COVID patients.
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Ochsner reports more than fifty percent of their staff has been vaccinated and rollout so far this week to those over the age of 70 at their facilities is going smoothly.

Many are frustrated over the slow pace of the vaccination rollout. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says several pharmacies feared receiving too many doses and not enough cold storage space, so they requested less. Next week that will change.
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Morrison Dixon is the logistics company helping distribute the vaccine. Spoilage is an issue if vaccines are not properly stored.