Louisiana is taking part in National Fire Prevention Week through this Saturday. Ashley Rodrique with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says the theme this year is to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” such as when a smoke alarm goes off.
Statistics from 2020 show there were 79 fire-related deaths and only about a dozen structures had working smoke alarms.
The Chief of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans is weighing in on a Covid-19 pill that manufacturer Merck says will reduce hospitalizations and fatalities. Dr. Julio Figueroa says when it comes to treatment for Covid-19, the Merck experimental pill will likely be more successful the earlier it’s ingested after the virus is discovered.
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Flood insurance rates are going up, starting with new policies this month and then on April first for renewed policies. It’s estimated that 80-percent of flood insurance policies in Louisiana will see increases. Senator Bill Cassidy says some will see a 100-percent flood insurance rate hike, which he says will lead to many dropping coverage. He says it’s the law of diminishing returns…
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Louisiana’s Congressional delegation lobbied the White House to delay the flood insurance premium hikes, but it didn’t produce any results.
Louisiana’s restaurant industry continues to face hardships from a lack of business because of the continuing Covid pandemic. Louisiana Restaurant Association president Stan Harris says New Orleans eateries continue to suffer…
Harris says most restaurants surveyed don’t expect to ever return to the pre-pandemic levels.