An Ochsner COVID-19 study of 25,000 Jefferson and Orleans Parish residents finds those who are asymptomatic were still highly contagious, and shedding a lot of virus.

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That’s Dr. Amy Feehan who says they also discovered the infection fatality rate was 1.63 percent, which is about ten to forty times more deadly than the most recent flu.

Republican and Democratic legislative leaders look back on a busy regular and special session with each saying they managed to secure a couple key victories for their constituents. Republicans are taking a victory lap over tort reform legislation that appears likely to be signed by the Governor, and Democrats are celebrating 250 dollar checks that will head to essential workers, but House Democratic Caucus Chairman Sam Jenkins says the session did have its drawbacks.

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TV viewers in Shreveport and Monroe who use the antenna will need to rescan their television sets so they will we able to receive local channels. FCC Chair Jean Kiddo explains why.

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For more information, you can go to fcc.gov/rescan or call 1-888-CALL-FCC for assistance.

Governor Edwards continues to stress the importance of wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Edwards insists mask usage is vital to moving Louisiana forward and says if we don’t get off of the current trajectory, even more restrictions will have to be put into place.

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Edwards is begging residents to avoid large crowds for the 4^th.

An in-depth survey of the level of COVID antibodies and mortality rates in the state’s first pandemic epicenters of Jefferson and Orleans Parishes reveals some shocking information about the virus. Matt Doyle has the story.

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A member of Governor Edwards’ staff has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been quarantined along with several other members of the staff who worked closely with them. Governor Edwards was not considered to be a close contact of this individual and is not self-quarantining.

Looking back on the special session, House Republican Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez feels there are plenty of accomplishments to be proud however he’s disappointed that the timing of breaking away from the regular session along with returning for the special session put a hurdle in the way of improving the litigation environment for the oil and gas industry with coastal and legacy lawsuits.

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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Sam Jenkins is proud of passing legislation to get relief checks to essential workers.

FCC Chair Jean Kiddo says TV consumers who use their antenna in Shreveport and Monroe will need to rescan their TV sets so they can receive all their local channels. She explains…

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An Ochsner COVID-19 study of 25,000 Jefferson and Orleans Parish residents conducted in mid-May finds black residents are nearly twice as likely to get infected as white residents, but once infected are just about as likely to suffer a fatal outcome. Research scientist Dr. Amy Feehan adds another interesting note from their data was…

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About 6 percent of whites and 11 percent of blacks are believed to have been exposed to COVID-19 and have antibodies as of mid-May. Seven percent of residents in those parishes total are believed to have antibodies.

TV viewers who use the antenna in Shreveport and Monroe will need to rescan their television sets so they will we able to receive local channels. FCC Chair Jean Kiddo says To rescan your TV set go to the menu button on your remote control and under antenna use the autotune or auto program setting. But Kiddo recommends this for all antenna users in the state…

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The special session is in the rearview mirror, but what do lawmakers feel were the highlights? Kevin Barnhart has the details.

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New coronavirus numbers are in from the Department of Health for the state and case numbers have increased by 1,383 for a total of 61,561. This is the third day in a row reported cases are over a thousand. Hospitalizations are up by 41 for a total of 840. Deaths increased by 17.

New coronavirus numbers are in from the Department of Health for the state and case numbers have increased by 1,383 for a total of 61,561. This is the third day in a row reported cases are over a thousand. Hospitalizations are up by 41 for a total of 840. Deaths increased by 17 for a total of 3,147, the third straight day fatalities are in the double digits.

An Oschner COVID-19 study of 25,000 Jefferson and Orleans Parish residents finds an estimated seven percent had coronavirus antibodies in mid-May. The work also studied how likely people were to die if they were to be infected. Research scientist Dr. Amy Feehan says the infection fatality rate was 1.63 percent.

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Looking back on the special session, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Sam Jenkins believes one of the highlights of the session was getting passage of legislation to get one-time $250 checks in the hands of critical workers.

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House Republican Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez is most notably proud of use of CARES Act funding to help the business community and taking the proper first steps in lowering auto insurance rates.

Looking back on the special session, House Republican Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez feels there are plenty of accomplishments to be proud of.  Miguez says they are proud of the use of CARES Act funding and that the proper first steps have been taken in lowering auto insurance rates.

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TV viewers who use the antenna in certain parts of the state will need to rescan their television sets so they will we able to receive local channels. FCC Chair Jean Kiddo explains why.

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TV consumers who use the antenna in Shreveport and Monroe will need to rescan their TV sets so they can receive all their local channels. If you have cable or satellite you do not have to do anything.

Small businesses in Louisiana that have not received any federal relief funds for COVID-19 expenses can begin applying for grants later this month. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A member of Governor Edwards’ staff has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been quarantined along with a number of other members of the staff who worked closely with them. Governor Edwards was not considered to be a close contact of this individual and is not self-quarantining. This infected staffer was at recent media briefings, and at involved with other internal meetings at the Capitol.

State Treasurer John Schroder announces that small businesses can begin applying for $275-million dollars’ worth of grants to supplement losses from COVD-19 towards the end of the month. Eligible businesses can receive up 15-thousand dollars. Schroder says his office will begin accepting applications on July 28^th.

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State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry calls a pop theory advocating for the purposeful COVID infection of people under the guise of creating herd immunity a “myth”.

Guidry says the theory has no evidence to back it up and ignores just how volatile viruses can be.

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To obtain herd immunity a population would need 60 percent immunity. Even in New York City, the worst single epicenter in the country, herd immunity is believed to be under 20 percent.

Eighteen private law firms have teamed up with the ACLU of Louisiana in a litigation campaign to challenge discriminatory policing practices. Legal Director of the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed says they are also partnering with law school legal clinics around the country who are in a position to take on these appeals in an effort to continue the development of law pertaining to excessive force and racial profiling but also challenge qualified immunity.

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To help keep students engaged in the learning process over the summer, the Louisiana Department of Education will partner with LPB and offer televised math instruction. Director of Math Science STEM, Jill Cowart says when schools closed early due to the pandemic they were forced to create at-home learning resources available online. Through the partnership with LPB, more families will now have access to resources beginning July 6^th with a focus on keeping students engaged.

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State Treasurer John Schroder announces that small businesses can begin applying for $275-million dollars’ worth of grants to supplement losses from COVD-19 towards the end of the month. Eligible businesses can receive up 15-thousand dollars.
Schroder says the funding is on a first come first serve bases and small businesses need to apply at la.treasury.gov. An outside vendor will approve applications.
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Schroder anticipates checks will be mailed within 10 days of approval.
State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry calls a pop theory advocating for the purposeful COVID infection of people under the guise of creating herd immunity a “myth”.
Yesterday’s spike in cases was the third-highest on record and nearly ten percent of all tests done are showing up positive. Guidry says this is no time for risky behavior like this theory promotes.
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Eighteen private law firms have teamed up with the ACLU of Louisiana in a litigation campaign to challenge discriminatory policing practices. Legal Director of the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed says
Putting Racist Policing on Trial could bring up to 1000 cases in Louisiana challenging the constitutionality of the situations. The Law firms will be handling cases on a pro bono basis. Ahmed hopes to form a blueprint for litigation that could be used across the nation.
Cut 11 (09) “…implicate racial profiling.”

State and local officials are ramping up testing sites due to an uptick in corona cases in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the state will begin cracking down on businesses that do not adhere to the rules. Louisiana reported its worse day for new cases since April…2083 new cases.

State Treasurer John Schroder announces that small businesses can begin applying for $275-million dollars’ worth of grants to supplement losses from COVD-19 towards the end of the month. Eligible businesses can receive up 15-thousand dollars.
Of the state’s 450-thousand small businesses, approximately 15 percent have received federal funding. Schroder says businesses that have not received any federal funds receive priority for the first 21 days. Then other small businesses will be considered.
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State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry calls a pop theory advocating for the purposeful COVID infection of people under the guise of creating herd immunity a “myth”.
To obtain herd immunity a population would need 60 percent immunity. Even in New York City, the worst single epicenter in the country, herd immunity is believed to be under 20 percent.
Guidry says the theory is also based on a faulty assumption that you cannot get infected more than once.
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With the national spotlight on policing, 18 private law firms have teamed up with the ACLU of Louisiana in a litigation campaign to challenge discriminatory practices. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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If you’re headed down to the capital city this weekend be advised that starting Friday anyone who is seen in East Baton Rouge Parish will be required to have a face covering on. Mayor/President Sharon Broome signed an executive order that goes into place at noon tomorrow. The cities of Zachary, Baker, & Central declined to participate. Violators face up to a $200 dollar fine.

State health experts warn people not to buy into a pop theory calling for people to purposefully get themselves infected with COVID-19 to create “herd immunity”. Matt Doyle has more.
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State and local officials are ramping up testing sites due to an uptick in corona cases in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the state will begin cracking down on businesses who do not adhere to the rules. Louisiana reported its worse day for new cases since April…2083 new cases.

State Treasurer John Schroder announces that small businesses can begin applying for $275-million dollars’ worth of grants to supplement losses from COVD-19 towards the end of the month. Eligible businesses can receive up 15-thousand dollars. Schroder says his office will begin accepting applications on July 28th.
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To help keep students engaged in the learning process over the summer, the Louisiana Department of Education will partner with LPB and offer televised math instruction. Director of Math Science STEM, Jill Cowart says the instructional programming is designed for all students in kindergarten through ninth grade.
Cut 13 (10) “…the screen”

State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry calls a pop theory advocating for the purposeful COVID infection of people under the guise of creating herd immunity a “myth”.
Guidry says the theory has no evidence to back it up and ignores just how volatile viruses can be.
Cut 7 (11) “…fire”

Eighteen private law firms have teamed up with the ACLU of Louisiana in a litigation campaign to challenge discriminatory policing practices. Legal Director of the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed says they are trying to capture cases that were not economical to be taken to court.
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Small businesses in Louisiana that have not received any federal relief funds for COVID-19 expenses can begin applying for grants later this month. Brooke Thorington has more.
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