Author Archives: Jeff Palermo
Edwards issues statewide shelter in place order
Governor Edwards issues a statewide shelter in place order, and calls for the closure of all "non-essential" businesses in Louisiana saying drastic measures are needed to slow the spread of COVID-19. ...
Mar 22, 2020
Governor Edwards to host live statewide broadcast on Monday night to discuss Louisiana's response to COVID-19
Governor John Bel Edwards will take to radio and television airwaves Monday night at 7PM for a one-hour broadcast to address Louisiana's fight against the spread of COVID-19. Edwards' spokesperson Sha...
Mar 21, 2020
Ochsner "In good shape right now" when it comes to beds, equipment, staff
Ochsner Health CEO Warner Thomas says their health system is prepared to handle a potential influx of COVID-19 patients. Despite reports of hospitals lacking personal protective equipment and not enou...
Mar 20, 2020
Dip in fuel prices expected to rival prices seen after 9/11
The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has dipped to about $1.93. COVID-19 economic impacts, as well as overproduction between OPEC and Russia, are two main factors. AAA fuel analyst D...
Mar 20, 2020 Benedict Benedict / CC
Local Food Banks Seeing Increase in Demand from COVID-19
Food banks across the nation are seeing a surge in those seeking assistance with the COVID-19 outbreak's effect on the economy. Second Harvest serves 23 Parishes in the state including the greater New...
Mar 20, 2020
Workforce Commission sees slow downs in processing unemployment claims due to high volume of new claim filings
The Louisiana Workforce Commission executive director Ava Dejoie says the department has been inundated with unemployment assistance claims as many people have lost work due to COVID-19. Dejoie says a...
Mar 20, 2020
State moves to secure enough healthcare workers, masks, respirators
The President authorizes the Defense Production Act to ramp up production of critical personal protective gear and respirators as the state works to secure those resources locally. Governor Edwards sa...
Mar 20, 2020
State Parks are being equipped as holding areas while COVID-19 test results come back
Three state parks are being used to house people who are awaiting their coronavirus test results. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says the test subjects that are being brought are those from nursing homes, t...
Mar 19, 2020 EpicTop10.com (Please read the description before / CC
Governor Edwards warns state's healthcare capacity could be exceeded in 7-10 days
Governor Edwards warns healthcare capacity in the New Orleans area could be surpassed within the next seven to ten days under a worst-case COVID-19 spread scenario. Edwards says it is early but the re...
Mar 19, 2020
Keeping Calm Through COVID Hotline 1-866-310-7977
The Louisiana Department of Health is offering free counseling for anyone experiencing stress or anxiety from the COVID-19 outbreak. Medical Director for the Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health Dr. ...
Mar 19, 2020
