Louisiana hospitals are clogged with COVID patients leading to 50 facilities formally requesting aid from the state. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Because of the exponential growth of COVID cases in New Orleans and the region the decision has been made to cancel the 2021 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival scheduled for October. Organizers are hopeful the musical festival can return to the New Orleans Fairgrounds next spring.

Some people who previously had COVID are reluctant to be vaccinated believing their antibodies will protect them, but Ochsner Health Director of Infection Control and Prevention Dr. Katherine Baumgarten says their antibodies might not be enough for the growing variants.
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A recent Gallup survey found that previous infection is one reason COVID survivors will not get vaccinated believing they are protected.

Another marker will be unveiled along the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail today. The newest marker commemorates the 54th anniversary of the Bogalusa to Baton Rouge Civil Rights March. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says the 105-mile demonstration grew from 25 to 600 people before its final stop.
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For more information go to Louisiana Civil Rights Trail-dot-com.