Stress levels are rising as the number of COVID-19 cases grows. Matt Doyle spoke with an LSU Health New Orleans expert about how to manage that stress…
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Governor John Bel Edwards says everybody in Louisiana has a role to play in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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COVID-19 is provoking anxiety in many as the number of cases continues to grow internationally, and locally.
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.
Moore says logging off of social media, for the time being, is another way to reduce anxiety.
Moore says the best way to handle the stress of this growing pandemic is to approach it like you would a hurricane.
She adds talking to your children about the virus may be a difficult conversation, but teaching them how to stay safe at this time is important.
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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, it is understandable to want to offload some of that stock.
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Ricchiutti says for older investors, investment allocation is important as most advisors would recommend decreasing the percentage of investment in volatile stocks as an investor gets older.
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Ricchiuti says for younger investors, he’d be hesitant to recommend making any moves because of a built-in advantage.
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Governor John Bel Edwards says every Louisiana resident has a role to play in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus. The state is up to 14 presumptive cases and Edwards says the virus can be spread by a person who doesn’t have any COVID-19 symptoms
Edwards also says cover your cough and stay home if you’re sick. U-S Surgeon General Jerome Adams visited with Louisiana leaders today and said if you believe you should be tested for coronavirus, call your health care provider…
Adams says it usually takes 24 to 48 hours to get the results of the test back. The governor says he has not been tested since he has no symptoms and has not come into contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19.
Adams says while young people might not get sick from the coronavirus, they still need to be smart in order to protect the elderly…
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Sporting events are being wiped out across nation due to the coronavirus and LSU has not been exempt. All SEC sports events have been axed through March 30th. LSU Baseball coach Paul Mainieri talked to reporters upon hearing the breaking developments.
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Mainieri says after the hard work being put in by everyone involved with the team, the timing is discouraging but says he’s explained to the players about putting this into perspective.
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Mainieri says he is sad for the players as this time in their life they’ll never be able to relive.