83 people are dead from the state’s 2,305 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including a 17-year-old from New Orleans, the first minor to die from the coronavirus in Louisiana. Governor Edwards says it is a reminder that everyone is at risk.
Cut 10 (11) “…it doesn’t discriminate.”
Orleans Parish has the highest per capita death rate in the U-S and the state is moving beds into the New Orleans convention center as hospitals could soon be overrun by patients.

More near-record heat today across the state. Can the high temperatures slow down the spread of COVID-19? Our Lady of the Lake Infectious disease specialist Doctor Catherine O’Neal says no…
cut 14 (12) “….its own”

You can still buy a lottery ticket, but winners can not claim any prizes over 600 dollars at the moment…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Lincoln Parish Sherriff deputies are visiting homes, not because they have a warrant, but because they have groceries. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Matthew Henderson says they started doing grocery pickup for the elderly this week and have expanded to helping others that are at-risk.
Cut 7 (09) “…Ruston as well.”