The state announces 41 new COVID-19 hospitalizations today, the largest jump in since April, bringing the total to 630. The total case count surpasses 50,000 and total deaths surpass 3,000. Governor Edwards will address whether the state can move into Phase 3, today at 2:30.
Tulane researchers develop a potential synthetic antibody treatment that could provide COVID immunity for one to two weeks at a time. Matt Doyle has the story.
A Senate-approved bill that would provide an 83-million dollar tax break over five years for the state’s casinos and race tracks moved closer to final passage as the House Ways and Means Committee approved it today. Crowley Representative John Stefanski voiced his support for the bill and the gaming industry.
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Saturday was the first day of early voting for the July 11th Presidential Preference Primary and election officials say they’ve already received 48-thousand mail-in ballots. Anyone who is at a high risk of severe illness from COVID-19, caring for a high-risk person, or experiencing COVID symptoms, can also request an absentee ballot. Louisiana’s presidential primary is not the only item on the ballot for the July 11th. There are also local races in 24 parishes and party committee positions. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says more than 116-thousand absentee ballots have been requested and adds returning your ballot is simple…
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