6:30 LRN Newscast March 2

Governor Edwards will announce at one o’ clock whether Louisiana will remain in the modified version of the Phase two coronavirus restrictions or ease the restrictions. Public Affairs Research Council Policy Director Doctor Steven Procopio says the current COVID numbers are similar to what we saw when the state was in Phase 3…
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The state has surpassed one-million vaccines administered and nearly 38-thousand one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccines will arrive this week. Johnson and Johnson researchers believe the vaccine limits asymptomatic disease by 74 percent. Ochsner Infection Control and Prevention Medical Director Katherine Baumgarten…
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Crawfish season is beginning to gather steam and one state agency reminds you what to do after enjoying one of the state’s favorite pastimes. Brooke Thorington explains.
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