News of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID has health experts concerned and Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s another reminder the pandemic is far from over and everyone needs to help slow transmission.
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Omicron is now the dominant COVID variant in South Africa, less than two weeks after it was first reported. There have also been cases reported in Canada.
The loss of smell from COVID is a long-term effect for some and Dr. Kevin McLaughlin, Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Professor at LSU Health New Orleans says while most do recover their sense of smell in a week or two, some regain an altered sense of smell. Instead of pleasant odors like flowers or fresh fruit…
Chair of the Louisiana House Transportation Committee will also be dealing with federal infrastructure dollars recently approved by Congress. More from Dave Brannen.
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It’s the holiday shopping season and LSU, U-L Lafayette, Louisiana Tech and Grambling State are all looking for head football coaches. Billy Napier has been named the new head coach for Florida and it’s unclear who LSU athletic director Scott Woodward will land as the Tigers new head coach. He’s known for making big-name hires, but the number of big names available is dwindling.