4:30 LRN Newscast May 27

At his briefing today, Governor John Bel Edward says the state is getting closer to its goal of testing 200-thousand people this month…

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Louisiana reported 443 new coronavirus cases today to bring the state’s total number of cases to 38,497

Edwards says the number of COVID-19 patients who are ventilators and in the hospital continues to decline. He says as of Wednesday 798 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized…

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The second named storm of 2020 formed today prior to the official start of the 2020 hurricane season beginning June 1st. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is highly unusual.

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Tropical Storm Bertha formed today off the coast of the Carolinas.

The Louisiana Department of Education announces every childcare provider in the state will receive free supplies to help ensure a healthy reopening following the COVID-19 outbreak. Assistant Superintendent Jessica Baghian says supplies have already been distributed to some facilities that are currently open.

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