The state’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses triple digits today, now at 119 fatalities. With 36 deaths in a 24 time period, that’s the largest single-day death increase for Louisiana. The state now has a total of 2,746 cases.
Families who’ve just lost a loved one are now faced with the reality of constrained, socially distant funeral services. Jeff Palermo spoke with the President of Mothe (Mott) Funeral Homes about the situation…
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As part of President Trump’s COVID-19 task force, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a household name. Fauci was asked on Talk 107-3 in Baton Rouge if New Orleans should have put a shelter in place order sooner.
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Louisiana Economic Development opens a COVID-19 Help Desk that will provide email and hotline support for businesses impacted by the virus. LED Secretary Don Pierson says businesses can find info online at opportunitylouisiana.com