Governor Edwards announces the state will move into phase two of reopening of the economy, beginning on Friday. Phase two means bars can reopen at 25-percent capacity, while restaurants and other businesses can increase capacity from 25 to 50-percent. Edwards reminds the public the state’s fight against COVID-19 is not over.
Cut 16 (12) “…contact tracing”
Pool halls, bowling alleys, tattoo parlors, recreational pools and spas can open for the first time since March.
Legislation allowing any patient with a debilitating condition to receive medical marijuana from any state licensed doctor is headed to the governor’s desk, where he’s expected to sign it. The bill’s author Stonewall Rep. Larry Bagley says the bill’s removal of the need for doctors to register with and receive authorization from the State Board of Medical Examiners to recommend cannabis to patients will open up a patient’s access to a doctor who can make that decision.
Cut 10 (07) “…than your doctor.”
Tropical Depression 3 forms in the Bay of Campeche. The system is expected to strengthen and bring heavy rainfall to portions of Mexico. As of the 4PM advisory from the National Weather Service, the system is moving WNW at 7 miles per hour with max sustained winds at 30 miles per hour. The system could enter the gulf as tropical storm on Saturday afternoon.
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness recommends adjusting your hurricane season prep to the new normal of dealing with COVID-19. Matt Doyle has more.