Safety is on the mind of legislators as they return to the state capitol for the resumption of the 2020 legislative session today. Brooke Thorington has more…
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The state health department reported just 20 more COVID-19 deaths yesterday bringing the state’s total to 1,969. How does that compare with the flu? Louisiana had a bad flu season between 2018-19 and the state reported 1,550 influenza deaths.

A Lafayette drug testing company reaches a deal with suppliers to provide a test that will show patients within ten minutes whether they have coronavirus antibodies. Global Data Fusion CEO Ed Roy says it only requires participants to give a small prick of blood from their fingertips.
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Global Data Fusion is set to offer the test to hospitals.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture introduces a new online tool for those looking to get their hands on farm-fresh foods. It’s called the Louisiana Farm Food Map and Directory. Manager of the Louisiana Farm to School Program Johannah Frelier says it’s a great way to support the state’s ag industry.
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Frelier says the Louisiana Farm Food Map can be found in the coronavirus information center section on the Ag Department’s website.