The state reports its biggest single-day COVID-19 case count increase since May 1, with 612 new cases. The Department of Health says 317 of those come from labs that are new to reporting and are now reporting their historic lab results electronically, meaning 295 cases came from the regular reporting across the state. Total cases: 32,662. 34 new fatalities bring the state’s death toll to 2,315.
Healthcare and higher education appear likely to suffer deep cuts as the state faces a billion-dollar projected deficit in the next fiscal year. Matt Doyle has more…
The United Way is asking families how is the COVID-19 crisis impacting them financially? Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot says they are asking residents to complete their online survey that starts off by asking what is your most pressing concern
Berthelot says many families are in a financial position they’ve never been in before. She says the answers to the survey will help United Way determine what kind of assistance families need
The idea of axing Mardi Gras 2021 in New Orleans has been discussed, but in Lafayette, the outlook is to stick to business as usual. President and CEO of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission Ben Berthelot says moving forward with planning a normal Mardi Gras is going to be a big factor in getting visitors back to the area.
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Fat Tuesday falls on February 16 in 2021.