230 PM LRN News

Governor Edwards says he’s been told some people are having to wait more than ten days to get their COVID test results as demand surges across the state. The Governor says the problem this time is not the testing kits, because they’ve got plenty. The issue is the country is running low on reagents needed to analyze samples collected at testing sites…

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Edwards reiterated the fact that if you think you’ve been exposed you need to self-quarantine and remain in quarantine even if you get results back that show you are negative.

33 percent of pet owners say their pets have been packing on pounds alongside them. LSU Vet School Assistant Professor of Community Practice Nancy Welborn says pet obesity is a serious issue, and to counter it you should know the appropriate daily caloric intake for your pet and take a quarter portion of that in kibble and feed it to them throughout the day.

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Ohio State and North Carolina have suspended their voluntary workouts because of positive COVID-19 cases, but LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says the virus is under control among his players…

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Several Republican lawmakers have now spoken against Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields’ request for K-12 athletics to be cancelled in the fall. When asked about the letter sent by the Baton Rouge Democrat to BESE, Governor Edwards agreed with detractors in saying that it is too early to make that call. The LHSAA also chimed in, saying they are fully committed to having a safe return of high school athletics when school returns.