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Coronavirus
COVID hospitalizations up in the state by almost 60 percent from last month
Health
COVID hospitalizations on the rise
State health officials say COVID hospitalizations are up in the state by almost 60 percent from last month.
Coronavirus
Health experts expect COVID spike after Essence Fest, 4th of July
Proof of a COVID vaccination is mandatory for admission to Essence Fest.
Orleans
COVID-19 cases on the rise in New Orleans
The city is now classified as having a "medium" community level of the virus.
Health
New Orleans airport drops mask requirement for travelers, employees
The Department of Justice is taking a closer look at the ruling and local leaders are trying to figure out what the ruling means.
Health
Ochsner Children's Health new pediatric vaccine strategy
Dr. Kristin Van Hook, MD, MPH, Pediatric Pulmonologist at Ochsner Hospital for Children explains the program.
Nation World
Global COVID death toll hits 6 million in 2 years of pandemic
The grim milestone comes even as the U.S. is shedding masks and many businesses are returning to the office.
Orleans
New Orleans mask mandate will remain through Mardi Gras, Dr. Avegno says
"The city’s mask mandate will remain in place through Mardi Gras, and we will be watching the data very closely immediately after the big events...," Dr. Avegno said
College
LSU to resume in-person classes, masked not required
The school also said masks are still encouraged.
Coronavirus Numbers
Louisiana COVID cases trending down
Over 7,300 cases were reported and 48 deaths
Coronavirus
Louisiana COVID cases trending downward
The state reported 7,201 new cases on Friday, February 4.
Politics
Judge's insistence on mask removal spurs complaint
The group “Fix the Court” said Judge Jerry Smith's insistence that a lawyer remove his mask at a hearing last month violated the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges.
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