Новости за 22.03.2020

BATON ROUGE, La (KLFY) — March 24, 2020 UPDATE: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards reiterated the importance of Louisiana residents’ role in curbing the spread on COVID-19 spreading throughout the state.  The virus’ intense trajectory continues to make Louisiana the third most vulnerable state in the country, with nearly 1400 confirmed cases as of Tuesday.   Of those cases, 94 patients require ventilation, […]

BATON ROUGE, La (KLFY) — In an afternoon press conference, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has issues a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus on Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m. It will expire on April 13 unless otherwise noted by the governor. Edwards has issued a closure for all non-essential businesses. Edwards has limited […]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The Lafayette Parish School System announced Friday that it was pushing back, by an hour, pick-up time for the system’s grab and go meals. Beginning Monday, March 23, parents can pick up the grab and go breakfast and lunch meals at select schools beginning at 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. During the […]

(KLFY) Louisiana is set to become an epicenter of the COVID-19 epidemic in part because of Mardi Gras, according to Dr. Rebekah Gee, CEO of the states flagship university health system. “In New Orleans alone, there were 1.4 million visitors who came to the city for Mardi Gras and at that time we didn’t know […]

ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) Acadia Parish is reporting its first positive case of COVID-19. An official with the Acadia Parish police jury confirmed the news with KLFY late Saturday, March 21. The infected person is a resident, and no additional information will be provided, the official stated. “We are working with the Louisiana Department of […]

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Local and state law enforcement agencies are working to dispel rumors about widespread lockdowns, interstate closures, and martial law. In recent days, sheriff’s offices in Northwest Louisiana have attempted to address the rumors on social media, encouraging the public to stick to confirmed facts and rely on them and their […]

LULING, La. (KLFY) A contractor employed by Bayer Luling who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week has died, according to Bayer representatives. The contractor did work at the company’s main plant facility in Luling. The company noted his last work day at the site was March 5, and that at the time he was […]

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Governor David Ige announced on March 21 that he signed a second emergency proclamation. This proclamation mandates a 14-day quarantine for all incoming travelers to the state of Hawaii. “We believe that it will help us to flatten the curve so that our healthcare system is not overwhelmed like it has […]

RAYNE, LA (KLFY)- Ms. Ann’s Hand to Hand Thrift store and community center’s doors are always wide open, willing to help anyone in need. During the Coronavirus pandemic, Ms. Ann invites anyone who made need a little extra assistance to come in and shop the store’s discounted prices.” Ann Babineaux Mouton, owner Hand to Hand […]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) The Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced coronavirus screening and drive-thru testing for Sunday, March 22 will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Cajundome. According to LCG, a total of 83 persons were screened for COVID-19 Saturday. Of those screened, 52 were tested and 31 people were screened out, […]

ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KLFY) St. Mary Parish has reported its first positive case of the novel coronavirus on Saturday, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The age and identity of the person was not released. As of 6:41 p.m., LDH reported four additional deaths related to the COVID-19, bringing the total number in […]