Tulane University is conducting a study to see whether hydroxychloroquine can be used to help prevent people who’ve been exposed to coronavirus from developing COVID-19. Tulane Epidemiologist Dr. Patricia Kissinger says the treatment has shown promise, but it needs to be proven in a human clinical trial.
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Kissinger says if you’ve been in close contact with a confirmed case and want to participate, go to covid-19-pep-study-dot-org.

Governor Edwards is asking residents to wear a mask or some sort of facial covering when out in public. But Edwards says gloves are not recommended because…
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission has paid out 561-million dollars in total benefits to 302-thousand Louisianans whose employment has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Many have found it difficult to file claims or receive their benefits on a timely basis, but L-W-C executive director Ava Dejoie says they are adding an additional server to its network…
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Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette is one of the many events canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But organizers are holding a virtual music festival. Festival spokesperson Carly Viator says they will stream musical performances tomorrow through Sunday.
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For more information go to festival-international-dot-org.