The number of patients hospitalized with COVID has dropped. The Louisiana Health Department reports that 2304 people are in hospital with COVID, a decrease of nearly 200 from last Friday. President of Ochsner Health, Warner Thomas, says 64-percent of patients with COVID are unvaccinated, with 30 percent having received two shots, but no booster and just six percent are boosted…

Cut 3 (07) “…avoiding hospitalization.”

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With the Saints missing out on the playoffs for the first time in five seasons, there are questions about what’s next for the franchise, starting with the future of coach Sean Payton. A report by the NFL Network states that Payton has not committed to returning to the Black and Gold, but Saints insider Mike Detillier says his gut tells him that Payton will be back next season.

Cut 6 (12) “…in 2022.”

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Getting healthier is a group effort thanks to the Own Your Own Health, 13-week wellness challenge, which kicks off today. The state health department organizes the competition which allows teams to compete against each other in step and weight loss challenges. Director of the Governor’s council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Rudy Macklin, say teams can see how they measure up on the Own Your Own Health website. Prizes are awarded each Friday and you and your team can still sign up before the end of this week.

Cut 11 (08) “…pretty quickly.”

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A website aimed at increasing dual enrollment for high school students in Louisiana seeks to inform parents and students of the benefits for all students, including those seeking a technical degree. Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed says LA Dual Enrollment-dot-com will officially launch Tuesday.

Cut 12 (11) “…near them.”

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