8:30 LRN Newscast June 21

Registration begins today at noon for the coronavirus vaccine lottery. Louisiana is giving away two-point three-million dollars in prizes including one-million-dollar grand prize cash drawing for adults on August fourth. Governor Edwards says even though they are using the term lottery, there’s nothing to lose…
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Go to shot-at-a-million-dot-com or call 1-877-356-15-11 and registration begins at noon.

The C-D-C says COVID patients who suffer from long-term symptoms that include shortness of breath, chest pain, anxiety, depression, headaches, and hair loss are calling the diagnosis “Post COVID Conditions.” State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says these symptoms are another reason why you should get the vaccine…
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Research conducted at LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence finds that a compound could protect lung cells from the coronavirus. Doctor Nicolas Bazan says the lungs produce a similar protective compound already, but not enough needed to combat COVID…
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Clinical research is needed to see if this approach can work.

A year ago, lawmakers approved a tort reform bill and touted it as a measure that would reduce auto insurance rates. LABI President Stephen Waguespack told a Shreveport radio station he would grab a tiki torch and go to the Capitol if rates did not go down in a year. Real Reform Louisiana Director Eric Holl says rates have not gone down…
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Waguespack is still confident the tort reform legislation passed last year will lead to lower rates, if not more aggressive tort reform may be necessary.