Eleven staffers, six healthcare contractor employees have tested positive as well.
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Amid pandemic, class of 2020 awaits graduation requirements
With schools closed for a month, and possibly longer, it’s unclear what seniors must complete to earn a diploma. The state will issue guidelines later this week.
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The Convention Center coronavirus step-down center: How will it work, and what’s the cost?
Contracts finalized this week total $76 million for the first month, though much of that is likely to be covered by the federal government.
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Community organizer, author The Rev. William Barnwell dies at 81
William was a preacher and a civil rights advocate, the author of many books, a father, a husband, a man of many accomplishments. But by every instinct and with consummate skill, his life could be summed up in another way: he was above all an organizer.
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Behind The Lens episode 74: Stay home, stay informed
The federal government approves a major disaster declaration for Louisiana. We’re a hot spot for the COVID-19 crisis, but are incoming resources enough to manage the crisis locally?
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Criminal court judges deny petition for inmate releases
Judges say no one in jail is currently being held on minor, non-violent charges alone.
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Orleans Public Defenders identify over 200 people in jail on non-violent charges, urge immediate release
The Sheriff’s Office has joined calls to lower the jail’s population.
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Kennedy HS whistleblower sues charter group
After the employee went public, investigations at the Gentilly High School uncovered myriad graduation problems and many seniors had to return to complete summer coursework.
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Governor confirms deal to use Convention Center as field hospital during coronavirus crisis
First 120 beds will be ready this weekend, Edwards says.
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Homeless residents moved to temporary hotel housing in midst of coronavirus outbreak
Workers cleared several sites Thursday morning, boarding people onto buses to take them to temporary accommodations.