Lambeth House nursing home in New Orleans is reporting it’s fourth case of COVID-19, a dangerous situation considering nursing homes tend to be home to those most at risk of a fatal outcome from infections. That news, and news of a similar situation in Seattle has prompted the Louisiana Nursing Home Association to ask the public not to visit facilities at this time. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Fred Lopez says that’s likely to impact the emotional health of residents…
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If all of this COVID-19 news is making you anxious, LSU Health New Orleans professor of Clinical Psychology Michelle Moore says one way to reduce anxiety is to make sure that you are getting your news from a legitimate source.
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Lawmakers in D.C. are considering their options for potential economic stimulus if coronavirus fears lead to a prolonged economic slowdown. Senator Bill Cassidy says the best way the country could avoid an economic slowdown would be if Congress came together to pass a robust infrastructure package.
Senate Republicans and House Democrats are currently at an impasse over how to respond to the virus’s spread.
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to pummel the stock market as today trading was halted after the DOW was down more than 2100 points. Tulane Professor of Finance Peter Ricchiuti says for those investors who have their money tied up in the market and are feeling uneasy, he’s says it is understandable to want to offload some of that stock.