Estamos investigando las consecuencias sobre el estrés que tienen los incendios forestales, los huracanes, las inundaciones, y ahora, además, el COVID-19. Necesitamos tu ayuda.
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I’m an infectious disease doctor and I’m afraid to go to work (and it’s not because of Coronavirus)
“I knew what I was getting into when I chose infectious diseases as a specialty. I understood that we combat contagious pathogens, sometimes becoming infected ourselves in the process. What I did not know was that the job called for combating a different kind of epidemic as well.”
Posted inCoronavirus
Weather-related disasters are increasing. That’s bad news for mental health. Tell us your story.
We’re digging into the stressful toll of wildfires, hurricanes and floods — and now COVID-19 on top of them. We need your help.
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City predicts at least $137M revenue shortfall from coronavirus closures
No decisions yet on worker furloughs, layoffs.
Posted inCoronavirus
Studies show link between pollution and COVID-19 mortality
Following a Harvard study showing a correlation between COVID-19 mortality and pollution, the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic shows the link in Louisiana’s most polluted parishes.
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Some New Orleans charter schools receive Payroll Protection loans, others wait to hear
The city’s two largest charter groups were too big to qualify for the program.
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Behind The Lens episode 79: Mayday, May Day
“War” on coronavirus cases at New Orleans’ jail, the COVID slide for schoolkids, and musicians’ commentary on surviving the crisis.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Official in charge of jail says he thinks it’s in shape for Sheriff Gusman to retake control
Compliance director says jail is in ‘100 percent substantial compliance’ with consent decree.
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Researchers say COVID-19 school closures could further summer learning loss
Several states, included Louisiana, have shuttered schools until the end of the academic year, leaving some students out of classrooms for five months or more.
Posted inOpinion
An open letter on surveillance in New Orleans
“As a citizen concerned with the health and liberty of our fellow New Orleanians during this unprecedented time, I was outraged to learn of the City of New Orleans continued expansion of surveillance tactics and tools through unconstitutional police checkpoints and new contracts with surveillance companies. These irresponsible choices divert funds and attention from assisting those most affected by the intersection of COVID-19 and existing structural inequalities.”