A fourth Louisianan has died of COVID-19, this time another resident of a New Orleans based nursing home as the state registers 171 positive cases of the virus. As the numbers grow, so too does the state’s response, with a mandate that all restaurants switch to carry out only, and all gyms and bars shut their doors until April 13th. The Governor also asks residents not to panic about food shortages. He says that’s not going to happen.
Edwards noted the April 13th timeline could be extended another 13 days.
That fourth death should be a reminder to everyone about the importance of social distancing. Our Lady of the Lake Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Catherine O’Neal says to save your vulnerable friends and family, you need to put COVID-19 on your calendar…
The 2020 Legislative Session is suspended until March 31st after a 100-1 vote in the House yesterday. Lafayette Republican Stuart Bishop says it’s in the public, and lawmaker’s best interest.
Cut 9 (09) “…people of Louisiana.″
Bishop noted that it would be awful hard to get 53 votes to pass any legislation when the state is banning gatherings of more than 50 people.
One person who is not happy about everything shutting down for COVID-19? Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins. Higgins blasted Governor Edwards for ordering the closures of everything from movie theaters to casinos and more. Higgins says it’s hard to comprehend the Edwards’s decisions.
Cut 3 (10) “…they’re not stupid.”
Higgins says there is no statute to charge businesses under if they chose to stay open.