As of today, more Louisianians have died from COVID-19 than from Hurricane Katrina, Governor Edwards said in his April 23 press conference. While the number of deaths in Louisiana from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) passed 1,500 today, Governor Edwards urged Louisianians to be as diligent about the weather as about the risk of contracting COVID-19. Two […]
During today’s daily press conference, Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards responded to a Shreveport resident’s question inquiring as to whether there was any way to volunteer directly to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Besides the requests to stay at home, social distance, practice good hygiene and wear a mask when going out in public […]
On April 10th, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report titled Geographic Differences in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths and Incidences. This report covered the time between February 12th and April 7th of 2020. They state that incidence has ranged widely across U.S. jurisdictions and that there is considerable variation in 7-day increases. […]
In a recent press briefing, Governor John Bel Edwards shared that African Americans, who only make up 32% of Louisiana’s population, have accounted for 70% of the state’s deaths. He, along with other Louisiana leaders, has recognized this for the wake up call it should be. Yet when asked on NPR’s Morning Edition whether this […]
On Thursday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced he approved the first grant from the Governor’s COIVD-19 Response Fund. The $100,000 grant will support the Three O’Clock Project, which is providing expanded meal distribution services after some of Louisiana’s public school systems closed their cafeterias. “Feeding our state’s children is one of the many challenges we […]
Governor John Bel Edwards announced major relief programs that will be made available to Louisianians under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act today. Beginning Monday, April 13, unemployment benefits for “gig economy” workers – in the form of weekly $600 checks – will be made available to Louisiana residents who filed for […]
Gov. John Bel Edwards was cautiously optimistic during Monday’s COVID19 briefing, stating that data may be beginning to show the flattening of the curve in Louisiana. However, he urged residents to remain vigilant and continue social distancing measures. “We are hopeful we’re starting to see the beginning of flattening the curve,” Edwards said. “We have […]
On Thursday, Louisiana reported a significant 42 percent increase in newly confirmed cases (2,726 new cases) over a one day period bringing the total above 9100. However, the Governor also urged caution, noting that the huge spike in new cases did not necessarily represent a growth in the spread of the disease, but rather a […]
A press conference was held with governor John Bel Edwards and New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell today covering updates on COVID-19 in the city and around Louisiana. According to the governor, the number of cases has risen to 3,540 in the state. As the number of tests has gone up due to drive-through testing facilities, […]
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany have donated a whopping amount of $5 million of their very own personal wealth, to the state of Louisiana for the purpose of helping to provide relief for citizens who are having trouble with paying for their own meals during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. […]
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