A statewide mask mandate goes into effect today. That means residents eight years and up should wear a mask when they are unable to socially distance themselves from others outside of their household. The governor has also ordered all bars closed to onsite consumption as the state has moved to third in the country for per capita coronavirus cases. Governor Edwards says based on contact tracing at least 36 outbreaks started in bars…
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Assistant State Health Officer, Doctor Joe Kanter, says persons between the ages of 18 to 29 continue to see the most new cases and there’s evidence they are spreading the virus to older, sicker people
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The state is reporting over 33-hundred deaths.

LSU athletics director Scott Woodward and other SEC Commissioners meet today in Birmingham to discuss the upcoming football season. LHSAA Commissioner Eddie Bonine will speak to the House Education Committee at 10:00 AM. House Education Chairman Ray Garofalo is hopeful high school sports can be played this fall…
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Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields has said fall sports should be canceled.

A recent study shows 73% of pet owners are concerned about returning to work and spending time away from their pets and 59% are worried their dog or cat may suffer from separation anxiety. LSU Vet School Assistant Professor of Community Practice Nancy Welborn says if you are heading back to work soon, prep your pets for that transition.
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