Louisiana reported 928 new coronavirus cases yesterday. The state health department said 129 of the cases are a backlog from tests taken in early April. But even without the backlog, the new single-day case count is the highest since April 10th. But Governor Edwards says there is some good news…
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An effort to eliminate qualified immunity for police officers failed to get enough support in a House committee. Qualified immunity protects an officer from being sued in civil court in a wrongful death or excessive force case. Louisiana ACLU Advocacy Director Chris Kaiser says removing “qualified immunity” would disincentivize bad police behavior…
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Lawmakers who voted against the measure say qualified immunity doesn’t prevent a police officer from facing criminal charges.

The state has made the decision to allow live music indoors, but stringent guidelines must be followed…
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LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine says four parishes have reported having one school each with football players who have tested positive for COVID-19. Bonine says HIPAA rules prohibit him from identifying the schools. He expects more cases, but says to have cases in just four of 64 parishes is encouraging.