The AARP of Louisiana is sounding the alarm on long term care facilities and what they say is their inability to take basic COVID-19 precautions. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Ochsner Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Sandra Kemmerly says if you get exposed and immediately seek a COVID test the answer may not be helpful.
She says that is because the virus can take days, or even over a week to be detected by current tests.
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Significant exposure is having contact with a COVID positive person within six feet for longer than 15 minutes.
Governor Edwards is expected to sign a bill placing an eight percent tax on net revenue from online fantasy sports wagering. Crowley Representative John Stefanski authored the legislation and says after it is signed into law, the gaming control board then can set rules.
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And the start of this work week will involve some rain. From Shreveport to New Orleans expect widely scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. Some may develop into severe weather with lightning. So grab your umbrella on your way out the door.