Assistant health secretary Dr. Alex Billioux debunks a theory that Louisiana’s COVID-19 case count has been inflated by individuals being retested only to find out they are still positive for coronavirus. Billioux says the health officials have nothing to gain from inflated numbers, adding that the spreading of misinformation about testing through hearsay can be dangerous.
Cut 6 (07) “…testing in general.”
Billioux says the health officials have nothing to gain from inflated numbers.
The state is now taking applications for the Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, an initiative aimed at helping low-income people who are struggling to make rent. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Keith Cunningham says the program can provide short-term help to renters whose finances have been impacted by the pandemic.
A West Monroe man was arrested after allegedly hitting a cop with his car and resisting arrest after refusing to wear a mask inside a Walmart. West Monroe Police Chief Jeff Terrell says when 64-year old Ricky Taylor refused a Walmart employee’s request to wear a mask a police officer working detail for Walmart intervened.
Cut 10 (10) “trespass notice.”
Taylor was booked on charges of resisting an officer, aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, and disturbing the peace.
Governor Edwards approves business tax cuts and credits that will cost the state an estimated 25 million dollars in the current budget year, and at least 230 million dollars over the next five years.
Early in the special session, Edwards expressed concern about the fiscal responsibility of the proposed cuts and credits, but Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the pandemic likely inspired him to step outside his comfort zone.