Schools are closed at least until April. Tests were set to begin at some schools by the end of March.
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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.
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Mayor orders non-essential businesses to close, essentials to remain open
The move follows Governor John Bel Edwards’ order to close bars and limit restaurants to carryout and delivery. Grocery stores, health facilities and pharmacies will remain open.
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Schools provide student meals during statewide closure
Eight meal-distribution sites were up and running Monday with several more expected to open throughout the week.
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Public defenders urge NOPD to suspend non-violent, low-level arrests
The office said that low-level arrests have continued in spite of coronavirus threat.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
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.
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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.
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New Orleans courts suspend residential evictions in response to coronavirus outbreak
The suspension will last until April 24.
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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.
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Behind The Lens episode 72: One crisis or another
Gov. Edwards and Mayor Cantrell respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Michael Isaac Stein discusses economic and labor impacts. Bob Marshall looks at the Coastal Master Plan.