Health experts say contact tracing is a key in minimizing the spread of COVID-19 and Governor Edwards is expected to release more details today on the state’s plans to reach out to individuals who may have been in contact with a person who recently tested positive for COVID-19…
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Edwards has already said the state is hiring 700 workers to assist in the contact tracing efforts.

Meanwhile, casinos are waiting for the word on when they will reopen. Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Ronnie Jones says casinos would like the chance to operate at 25 to 50-percent of normal capacity…
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This Mother’s Day will be difficult for many because of current COVID health recommendations. Matt Doyle has the story.
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DOTD is taking advantage of a lower traffic volume caused by the COVID 19 shutdown to clean up our roadways. Spokesperson Rodney Mallet says for the next two weeks they will dedicate extra crews to remove litter, remove tree limbs and vegetation that block line of sight.
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