How will the state enforce its new mask mandate? Kevin Barnhart has the details…
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Some Republican legislators are frustrated with the declaration. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says Governor Edwards did not consult with them about the decision and is not responsive to lawmakers concerns about his unilateral decision-making process when it comes to the pandemic.
State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley laid out the thought process for returning to school next month. He says one positive coronavirus case will not shut down a school, but several cases could lead to a temporary closure
Brumley also says they are also recommending face masks for students in grades three through 12. BESE is meeting tomorrow to discuss whether that is going to be a mandate or just a recommendation for districts.
The Lake Charles region has fewer than two dozen ICU beds available as the area has been slammed by rising COVID-19 cases. Region Five Regional Public Health Medical Director Lacey Cavanaugh says 67 of their 89 ICU beds are in use…