As expected, there was good news and bad news at the Governor’s press briefing, with some of the highlights concerning African Americans infection rate, continued social distancing, and help for small businesses. Governor Edwards said, “Yesterday I announced we believe we’re seeing early signs that the mitigation efforts are starting to pay off.“However, “I don’t […]
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Where’s Ya Mask? Locals Show Off Masks Amid CDC Recommendation
April 7, 2020Although many have already been taking precautions and wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC officially recommended Friday, April 3, that people wear “cloth face coverings” while in public. The CDC states on their website that they recommend creating cloth masks at home as opposed to attaining medical masks, like N95 respirators. In doing […]
Gov Edwards: Data Shows the Curve Could Be Flattening, Urges Residents to Continue Social Distancing
April 6, 2020Gov. 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 […]
COVID-19 Statistics Explained in an Infographic
April 6, 2020The coronavirus pandemic has reached its epitome and it has now increased a sense of fear amongst the people. Not only the elderly, but the youth is getting much more attracted because of this deadly virus. As of now, biochemical labs are still trying to find out a way to fight with the virus But, […]
Where is the CBD Market Headed?
April 6, 2020With the last few years’ success in the CBD industry, new investors, everyday people, and seasoned investors alike are working to get their hands into one of the fastest-growing markets in the US. The CBD space is full of new providers and products, and new ones are arising each year. As the research receives more […]
Logjam in Commercial Testing Partly Explains Massive Increase in New Confirmed Covid-19 Cases According to Governor Edwards
April 2, 2020On 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 […]
Sliver Lining of Pandemic May Encourage Society to Prioritize Life Over Profits
April 2, 2020If nothing, the silver lining that may come from this is people start acknowledging that their public health and livelihoods are more important than economic gains. Our hearts make it rich, not the dollars that bolster our global economy. Of course we can have a reasonable balance at some point in the future but we […]
Hang In There: Millennials and Mental Health in a Pandemic
April 2, 2020Social distancing and the halt of normal activities are unquestionable necessities while in the thick of COVID-19. In order to return close to normal anytime soon, we must practice physical separation and sacrifice pieces of our daily routines. There is no sight of when we might be able to go back to work, go out […]
Contemplating the Factors: Shocking COVID-19 Rates in Louisiana
April 1, 2020Although COVID-19 has spread throughout the world, Louisiana has somehow fallen victim to the fastest growing rate of confirmed cases. We know how easily it spreads, and numbers have skyrocketed in the past weeks. As test distribution increases, case numbers are bound to go up, but deaths from the virus have risen too. […]
New Orleans to Consolidate COVID19 Testing Sites as Gov. Edwards Extends Stay at Home Order
March 30, 2020On Monday, the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) office announced that the city will consolidate it’s two city-run drive-through COVID-19 testing sites down to a single site. “In the last few days, testing demand has slowed,” said NOHSEP Director Collin Arnold. However, that doesn’t mean that New Orleans residents should […]
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