For the first time in over a year, many businesses are able to fully open today without capacity restrictions. But the social distancing requirement and the mask mandate remain in place. Bars are allowed to serve alcohol past 11 PM, but Governor John Bel Edwards says patrons must be seated and served at tables…
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Lousiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack is hoping Louisiana residents take advantage of this new freedom…
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In New Orleans, the phase three order remains in place that means 75-percent capacity limits on most businesses. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she will thoroughly assess what the governor announced, and she’ll make decisions accordingly.

Louisiana is expecting 300-thousand COVID vaccine doses next week, which almost doubles the number of doses the state is currently receiving. To help residents get these vaccines in their arms, the state will establish a vaccine hotline. Governor Edwards calls it a one-stop-shop for anyone seeking a vaccine appointment…
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Everyone aged 16 and older is now eligible to receive a vaccine.

And Pfizer announced today its vaccine is effective for individuals as young as 12-years-old. LSU Health Shreveport pediatric infectious disease specialist Doctor John Vanchiere says while children are not as susceptible to COVID as adults, this is a huge step towards ending the pandemic……
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