Louisiana returns to phase three of coronavirus restrictions today, which means a majority of businesses, including restaurants and salons, can move to 75-percent of their capacity, and indoor gatherings and event centers will be capped at 50-percent, but limited to 250 people.

Live music will be allowed indoors again but under strict guidelines. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Meanwhile, New Orleans remains in a modified phase two order a little while longer.

The Baton Rouge and New Orleans Archdiocese have told parishioners to avoid using the Johnson and Johnson COVID 19 vaccine, citing moral concerns. J-and-J used a line of stem cells procured from abortions in the production of its vaccine. Governor Edwards said he spoke with New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond and he says the Bishop is telling Catholics to make a personal decision in consultation with their healthcare provider…
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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says he can not support the COVID-19 relief plan that’s been approved by the House, because he says it’s packed with a wish list of items that Democrats have stuffed into the bill…
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Cassidy says he supports direct payments to taxpayers, but can not support a 100-billion dollar transit project in the district of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.