The death toll for COVID-19 related deaths in the state surpasses 1,000 fatalities with 1013 deaths, it’s the largest single-day addition since the outbreak began. The total number of cases is at 21,518. Louisiana’s presidential primary and other general spring elections will be delayed again. This time pushing from June to July and August.
National Weather Service indicates at least seven tornadoes ravaged north Louisiana and that number is expected to grow. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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There’s activity underway again at the PMAC on LSU’s campus but it’s not the norm. Ashley Arceneaux, Chief of Staff for the President of LSU says the LSU community is working together to support medical providers and the facility has become a production center for PPE with locally donated materials.
Arceneaux says the billboard vinyl is donated by Lamar Advertising and Circle Graphics.
Covington Representative Mark Wright joins Oil City Representative Danny McCormick in calling for the stay at home order to end April 30th as currently scheduled. The Northshore Republican says businesses should be allowed to implement rules that allow for partial reopening, including dine-in options for restaurants.