The newest numbers of COVID-19 cases from the state brings the total to 1,388 and 46 deaths. That’s an increase of 216 case and 12 additional deaths. Of the current cases 271 are hospitalized and 94 of those patients require ventilators. Governor Edwards is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration for the state to mitigate further spread. According to the Governor’s office the current projections for hospitalization in the New Orleans area significantly exceeds capacity beginning April 4th.
It’s the first full day of Governor Edwards stay at home order. Office of Public Health Medical Director Dr. Jim Hussey says to help stay sane and healthy during this period you should make a daily schedule and keep it.
Cut 7 (11) “…additional support.”
In times of crisis, scam artists will prey on your emotions and your wallet and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Cynthia Albert with the Better Business Bureau says if you have ordered something in the mail already, and it does show up she urges you not to use it because it could be extremely harmful to your health.
Check with Better Business Bureau’s website at bbb.org/scamtracker to see if the product is deemed a scam.
A shortage of hand sanitizers has some craft beer breweries and distilleries churning out the disinfectant. Founder of Acadiana-based Bayou Teche Brewing Karlos Knott says their initial batch will be 55 gallons. Knott says the only thing standing in the way of making more is a slowdown in the supply chain.
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It will be donated to healthcare facilities