State police continue to investigate a fatal two-vehicle accident in Ouachita Parish that left a teen dead and a passenger in his car seriously injured when they collided with a dump truck Monday. Trooper Michael Reichardt says the victim is 17-year-old driver Logan Temple and a deadly crash involving a young person during the holidays is always tough.
Preliminary data from Moderna indicates their COVID booster shot increases antibody levels against the Omicron variant. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Fred Lopez says Moderna’s booster announcement models data released from Pfizer and their booster shot.
Reconfirmation today from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell that Mardi Gras 2022 will take place as scheduled with route changes made for some crews and all crews are expected to roll on their scheduled days. Cantrell offered this example:
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She says public safety will be of utmost concern and that she believes Mardi Gras can be carried off safely despite the uptick in COVID cases nationwide given that 80 percent of local residents have been vaccinated and by urging others to be tested, vaccinated, and to wear masks to protect themselves and other parade-goers.