New coronavirus restrictions go into effect as the state moves into a modified Phase two. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Renters and homeowners in parishes that are eligible for assistance after Hurricane Laura have until Friday to register for help. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance, and repair or replacement of damaged property. For more info go to fema.gov
Modified Phase Two restrictions mean restaurants must reduce capacity from 75 to 50-percent. President of Louisiana Restaurant Association, Stan Harris says LDH contract tracing shows industrial settings topping the list of community spread and feels the restaurant industry is being targeted unfairly.
Harris predicts 20 to 30 percent of restaurants that close today will not reopen.
The Lake Charles “Mayor’s Turkey Challenge” helps 2,000 needy families in the hurricane-ravaged city get turkeys in time for Thanksgiving. The drive saw people donate money to the United Way of Southwest Louisiana to help buy the birds. Mayor Nic Hunter says one out of state business in particular made a big impact.