New federal coronavirus drive-through testing centers opened in New Orleans for medical workers and first responders
City official says the centers should open to the public eventually, but the timeline for that is unclear.
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Louisiana Supreme Court affirms that map of city surveillance cameras is public information
A public defender sued last year after the city denied her request for surveillance camera location data.
Facing potential layoffs, some city employees already not getting paid while others fear for their jobs and health
Despite assurances from Mayor Cantrell that quarantined employees will get "civil leave" pay, three employees told The Lens they are currently on unpaid leave.
Fire department, EMS no longer quarantining first responders exposed to coronavirus patients
The fire department will no longer respond to 911 medical calls if the person is describing symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus.
Mayor Cantrell announces new restrictions for City Hall, halted spending and the potential reallocation of city employees
Visitors to City Hall to be screened for fevers. Some city employees can work from home.
Mayor says New Orleans bars, restaurants must close early, limit number of customers
New Orleans officials are working on opening drive-through testing centers and announced the closure of libraries as coronavirus cases grow in the city.
New Orleans courts suspend residential evictions in response to coronavirus outbreak
The suspension will last until April 24.
Mayor Cantrell calls for suspension of Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to coronavirus crisis
Cantrell committed to providing meeting notices and live video feeds of meetings if the laws are suspended.
Sewerage and Water Board to suspend service shutoffs during coronavirus emergency
The news follows demands from New Orleans City Council members that utilities suspend shutoffs. Entergy New Orleans agreed to suspend some shutoffs.
‘The time is now’: City Council puts pause on additional public cameras to work on comprehensive surveillance regulations
Councilman Jason Williams said he was prompted to the delay the vote and create new regulations after meeting with the local community group Eye on Surveillance
