State health officials confirm three new presumptive positive coronavirus cases, bringing the state’s total to six. The three new cases are residents of Orleans Parish and so far all of the patients are from the New Orleans area. That’s led New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to cancel public events this weekend, including St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s parades. Doctor Frank Welch with the state office of public health has these steps to help avoid spreading the virus…

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The flu bug continues to make the rounds in Louisiana. Assistant state health officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says nearly 10-percent of all doctor visits are for the flu…
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Houma Representative Beryl Amedee files a series of vaccine-related bills as the state copes with the growing threat of coronavirus. Amedee says one of her bills mandates healthcare providers to provide patients more information about what is in their vaccines, and potential side effects.
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Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects the legislature will have a bitter fight this session over the right for local governments to sue oil and gas companies for damage to their coastlines. Pinsonat says it would likely result in fewer suits filed against the oil and gas industry.
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Pinsonat says Governor Edwards supports local governments’ ability to sue oil companies because of coastal damages.