During his weekly COVID update, Governor Edwards urged residents to donate blood after many hospitals are noting a shortage of blood supply. He also announced that he’s budgeted for a small pay raise for teachers and support staff in the state.
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is encouraging people to report damage sustained during last week’s winter weather in hopes of receiving federal funding by going to damage.la.gov You can also report it via text or by dialing 211. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says that this survey is important in determining what type of damage Louisiana residents are dealing with.
Cut 11 (13) “…across the state.”
Louisiana’s U-S Senators voted against the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as the country’s new Energy Secretary as they continue to push back on President Biden’s executive order against new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Biden told Granholm that oil and gas will still be produced, it will just happen in other countries… Senator Bill Cassidy responded
Cut 14 (07) “…destroy jobs here”
Granholm was confirmed 64-35
Research data of the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine appears as if the third offering will be given emergency use authorization from the FDA. LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Professor Dr. Fred Lopez says data indicates the J & J vaccine is 66 percent effective.
State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says it’s possible the state could receive the third vaccine as early as next week.