The state reports 39 new COVID-19 fatalities today, bringing the death toll to 2,545. Total cases: 36,925… up by 421. Hospitalizations dropped by 17 to 867 and vent usage is down by three to 104.
Louisianans who are feeling stressed by this new normal are encouraged to reach out to the newly activated Crisis Counseling Text Line. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The SEC announces student-athletes can resume on-campus workouts at their schools starting on June eighth, but there will be stringent health protocols in place. The SEC says the decision was made by the league’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force. LSU Infectious Diseases Expert Catherine O’ Neal is on that panel and LSU’s Executive Deputy Athletics Director, Verge Ausberry says Doctor O’ Neal is a great resource for them.
The statewide average for a gallon of gas sits at 1.63 heading into Memorial Day weekend. Fuel Analyst Don Redman says Memorial Day gas prices haven’t been this low since the Bush Administration.