President Donald Trump has approved Louisiana’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which opens the door for more federal cash and resources to flow into Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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Louisiana is the fourth state to receive the disaster designation. In the governor’s letter to the President, he warned that hospitalizations from the COVID-19 epidemic could exceed capacity at New Orleans area hospitals beginning on April fourth.

Louisiana residents are used to hunkering down for floods and hurricanes, but staying at home through April 13th because of a pandemic is a daunting task for most. LSU AgCenter registered dietitian Sandra May says it is important to stock up on nonperishables, but you may have to think outside the box for other items…
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COVID-19 is also having an impact on mental health as we try to cope with stress and anxiety from the pandemic. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Michelle Moore with LSU Health New Orleans says whenever we are told to do something out of the norm we can react with a greater degree of anxiety or depression.
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Moore says don’t ignore a change in behavior and seek professional help if you have trouble coping on your own.