CORONAVIRUS
New Orleans’ stay-at-home order has actually been extended till at least May16
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Most Current Numbers:
- 1,156 deaths ( 53)
- 22,532 overall cases ( 581)
- 1,943 patients in healthcare facilities (-29)
- 425 in need of ventilators (-29)
- 64 of 64 parishes reporting cases
- 125,586 tests finished ( 4,658)
Key Upgrades:
- Mayor LaToya Cantrell has extended New Orleans’ coronavirus stay-at-home order to May 16.
- With schools officially ordered to remain closed through the remainder of the scholastic years, teachers are rushing to adapt to online learning.
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St. Tammany planning for virtual high school graduation events
According to authorities with the St. Tammany Parish Public School system, occasions like proms, award ceremonies and class journeys are canceled for all 8 district high schools.
” We are working on plans for virtual and in-person graduations, if and when it is identified to be safe.
The upgrade comes as part of a big coronavirus plan the STPPS presented Thursday, a day after state education leaders officially announced all Louisiana schools would remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.
According to parish school authorities on the STPPS website, grading and test requirements have changed in action to the pandemic.
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Jefferson Parish high school graduation ceremonies pushed back to July
The Jefferson Parish Public School system has pressed back its graduation events since of the coronavirus pandemic.
14 of the district’s 15 high schools now have actually starts set up for the second week of July, school authorities stated in a declaration Thursday. It comes the day after state education leaders officially bought schools closed for the rest of the scholastic academic year.
Commencements were originally arranged from Might 9 – Might17
Officials stated they go for the postponements to offer finishing seniors an “proper celebration” as the nation responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, which as of Thursday has killed more than 1,100 people in Louisiana, according to the health department.
From July 6-9, a lot of finishing classes will commemorate their beginnings at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.
If those dates are not possible because of the pandemic, schools will rather have virtual graduations in mid-July, officials stated.
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City uses food kitchens for gig workers impacted by coronavirus shutdowns
2nd Harvest Food Bank, in partnership with Evacuteer, Culture Aid NOLA and New Orleans Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, has established two food kitchens particularly for hospitality/gig employees to secure free meals through the month of April.
As a tourism-based economy, New Orleans’ labor force has been hit especially hard by the shutdown of company to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a relocation health officials say has been yielding outcomes.
There are 2 drive-up places to pick up food, one in Algiers and one in the St. Claude area. Thousands of meals and non-perishable foods have already been supplied by volunteers.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell submitted a proclamation extending her ‘Stay at House’ order until May 16.
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GOP senators decline wider mail-in vote for Louisiana primary
Louisiana Republican politician legislators obstructed an emergency ballot plan that called for expanding mail-in ballot and early ballot and other modifications to deal with election worries during the Coronavirus outbreak.
” In strolls this little nurse, and she looks at me and says ‘how you feeling’ and I shook my head,” Williams keeps in mind.
After a couple of calls to Tulane, WWL-TV tracked her down and shocked her over a Zoom call.
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Metairie Manor citizens say food, medication running low under rigorous quarantine
Frustration is constructing at the Metairie Manor independent living center in Metairie, where locals state they’re lacking food and medicine under rigorous quarantine rules.
The guidelines need anybody who has actually left the residential or commercial property, for any reason, to self-isolate in their studio apartments for 14 days.
” I can’t, in my mind, comprehend how they can take my rights away from me,” said Denise, who asked WWL-TV to just utilize her given name out of worry of retaliation. “Not permit me to go walk my pet dog, clean my clothes, and take my garbage out. I’m stunned.”
Denise stated she left a few days ago to refill her prescription at a drug store and now is not even permitted outside to walk her dog.
As she spoke to WWL-TV by phone Wednesday afternoon, a pal from the structure was doing laundry for her, as she’s not permitted to go to the laundry room.
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‘ It’s just another hit to the economy’: 2020 celebration cancellations will impact budget plan
According to authorities with the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourist, the financial impact of the Essence Celebration in 2019 was $300 million with an attendance of almost half a million people, but it’s an effect the city won’t feel this year.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser stated the state will certainly feel the effect of the loss of numerous tourist dollars.
” When you look at events like the Essence, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Festival you are talking hundreds of millions of dollars in financial effect,” said Nungesser. “We simply came off of our best tourist year ever, $1.8 billion in taxes left here by tourists. That’s over $1,000 per household in Louisiana that’s going to need to be made up someplace in the state budget.”
Gov. John Bel Edwards started a durability commission, one that Nungesser sits on, to figure out how to not just open the state’s economy back up however how to open it back up gradually and more notably securely.
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LSU doctor to study coronavirus weight changes
Has the stress of sheltering in location during the coronavirus outbreak caused you to place on some extra pounds that you plan to remove when things go back to typical?
Well varying, even briefly, might hurt your long-term health, and a federally-funded study can help us understand why.
You have actually most likely seen quarantine memes, reminding us that getting out of our workout routines and working near to our house refrigerators could have weight effects.
A doctor at the LSU Pennington Biomedical Proving Ground in Baton Rouge stated she wishes to study the effects of short term weight change.
” There truly have not been a ton of research studies looking specifically at functions of the fat tissue,” stated Dr. Ursula White, Assistant Professor at LSU Pennington Biomedical Proving Ground.
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‘ None of it is ideal, but it is necessary’: Students will end up the academic year from home
Forced out of school structures, classrooms across Louisiana are virtual, which has districts still exercising the kinks while trying to make sure knowing is top concern.
” I’m anxious about what’s occurring across the board and simply attempting to make the best of what is not an ideal circumstance,” Gov. John Bel Edwards stated.
Edwards says there is concern about academic variation, generally because of access to technology.
” You understand that there are specific parts of the state that are unable to do this as efficiently and efficiently as other parts,” Edwards stated. “I happen to think while online education is the best alternative, I take place to think students find out best when sitting in the class.”
To assist satisfy that requirement, the New Orleans Public School District just recently invested $3.9 million dollars on 10,000 Chromebooks and 8,000 Wi-Fi hot spots to keep trainees and instructors connected.
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What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. These signs may appear 2 to 14 days after direct exposure.
Worldwide diseases have actually varied from moderate to severe, including extreme pneumonia that can result in hospitalization or death.
Older individuals and people with underlying health conditions including heart problem, lung illness or cancer seem to be at higher threat of major disease.
People with current travel to China, or have been available in contact with someone who has current travel and is ill, have a higher danger for ending up being ill.
What to do if you are ill:
If you just recently traveled to a location affected by COVID-19 transmission, and you feel sick, stay home and call your physician right away. Do not go to the medical professional without calling initially.
If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call your medical care supplier. If you do not have a medical care supplier, call the Louisiana Department of Health hotline at 1-855-523-2652
If you are severely ill and you believe you require to go to the medical facility, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency clinic.
How to Prevent the Spread:
The infection is thought to spread in between people in close contact (within 6 feet) and through droplets when a contaminated person coughs or sneezes.
To avoid the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory health problems:
- Prevent close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Wash hands with soap and water frequently or use hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60%alcohol. Particularly clean hands after going to the restroom, before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- Clean and decontaminate frequently touched items and surface areas using a routine family cleaning spray or wipe.
- Stay at home if you feel sick to avoid the spread of germs.
- Cover your cough with your elbow to prevent the spread of bacteria.
Treatments for COVID-19:
There are no medications particularly authorized for COVID-19 Individuals with coronavirus need to be treated with supportive care to assist ease signs.
Some extreme cases need going to the medical facility, particularly in the elderly or those with underlying medical conditions.
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