The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting three additional probable cases of the Omicron variant in the state now. One of the cases involves an individual in the Acadiana area who traveled out of the country. The other two cases involve individuals in the Greater New Orleans area which brings the total number of Omicron cases in our state to 4 – 3 probable and one confirmed.
LSU Quarterback Max Johnson announces he’s entering the transfer portal after spending two seasons with the Purple and Gold. Johnson’s decision comes as a surprise after starting 11 games this past season. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor William Weathers says Johnson’s decision means Garrett Nussmeier will likely start the bowl game…
No word from new Tigers head football coach Brian Kelly on Johnson’s entry into the transfer portal.
A study led by LSU Health New Orleans professor Dr. Peter Krause reports a nearly 70-percent drop in opioid prescriptions for patients who are discharged from surgery since a Louisiana law was enacted in 2017. To effectively counter the opioid epidemic Krause says it has to be a multiprong approach that includes physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
The study only observed prescribing trends among orthopedic surgeons.
The Louisiana Economic Development is holding a FastStart virtual career fair today from 11 until 2. Jamie Nakamoto is overseeing the event, talks about what a registrant for the virtual manufacturing career fair can expect once they log into the site.