Governor Edwards hasn’t reinstated a statewide mask mandate as cases reach an all-time high but he fully supports guidance for masks in schools for two reasons, because they are indoors for an extended period of time and a large majority of school-aged children are not vaccinated.
The State Department of Education is allowing each school system to set their own mask rules.
Attorney General Jeff Landry is in D.C. about to present oral arguments to the Supreme Court against the Biden Administration’s plan to mandate COVID vaccines for healthcare workers at facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. Landry says this rule could be harmful to medical staff…
Cut 8 (11) “…of the hospital.”
Arguments begin at 10 am.
Amidst the fifth COVID surge, the ability to find a rapid test is proving to be extremely difficult. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says if you need testing call 2-1-1. He says there are approximately 400 sites in the state where you can be tested for COVID, but if you’re looking for a home test…
Cut 15 (09) “…isolate accordingly.”
The NFL playoffs begin next weekend, and many are wondering if online sports betting will be up and running. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says no, but they are getting close…
Cut 12 (14) “…that’s very, very soon.”
The Saints are 3.5 point favorite to beat Atlanta on Sunday.