The state health department reports the number of coronavirus patients in Louisiana hospitals has fallen below 15-hundred for the first time since July 19th. The state also reported 17 more deaths and nearly 11-hundred more cases. The number of suspected active cases is 42-thousand.

Ochsner Health has been selected to participate in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The State Fire Marshal’s Office found nearly 700 businesses who were not in compliance with COVID spread mitigation measures in July. Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it’s a small share of the businesses his deputies visited.
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Browning says it’s good to see that 90-percent of the businesses they visit are taking the spread mitigation efforts seriously.

The Saints begin strength and conditioning work today after none of their players tested positive for COVID-19 during extensive testing last week. Quarterback Drew Brees is ready to begin his 15th season with the Black and Gold
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During training camp, Saints players, coaches, team doctors and other personnel will stay at the Loews Hotel in New Orleans so they are sequestered from the public.