Phase One of federal guidelines on reopening the economy call for limited access to dine in restaurants and gyms, reopening of elective surgical centers, and more. Matt Doyle has local reaction…
Gov. Edwards says the Department of Health and Hospitals is working on new plans to increase non-emergency surgical capacity in the state’s clinics and hospitals. While no specifics were given, the reopening is expected to happen before May 1.
The Governor toured the PMAC Friday. The home of LSU basketball is playing host to a giant operation to create PPE for frontline healthcare workers. Interim LSU President Thomas Galligan says the operation started in the garage of Wayne Newhauser, the head of LSU’s Medical Physics department.
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In the near future, Galligan believes the operation will be outputting 1000 gowns a day.
The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation is raising money to help bar owners stay afloat and keep your favorite local watering hole alive through the COVID Crisis. Many small businesses are keeping the lights on by taking advantage of federal programs like the CARES Act. LHF Executive Director Jennifer Kelley says, unfortunately, bars have a very unusual business model…
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