The state has released the newest coronavirus numbers, positive cases are up 218 from Monday, a total of 27,286. And fatalities are now at 1758 up 61 from the previous day. Total hospitalizations are at 1666, down 17 and vent usage is down 18 to 244.
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says he’s disappointed in the Governor’s decision to extend the stay at home order to May 15th.
Waguespack says the Governor should trust business owners to implement rules that would limit viral spread on their properties.
The governor says he made the decision to extend the stay at home order because the state did not meet the phase one guidelines issued by the White House.
The Associated General Contractors of America says the pandemic has hit the construction industry hard. Spokesperson Brian Turmail says the nationally 68 percent of construction firms report having at least one project that was underway canceled or delayed since the start of the pandemic and Louisiana is part of that trend.
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A survey from Lending Tree indicates that 91 percent of coronavirus-impacted homeowners, who have asked for assistance or forbearance on their monthly bill, are successful. Lending Tree Chief Credit Analyst Matt Schulz says he’s surprised at the number, but if you need help, he says it’s worth the time to reach out to your lender.
The survey also indicated only 1 in 5 knew to contact their lenders for such assistance.