The city said that although the masks are still “protective,” even though they haven’t received official approval from the federal government to be labeled “N95 masks.”
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Significant COVID-19 outbreaks reported at New Orleans jail, Louisiana state prisons
Nearly 100 detainees at the jail are reported to be positive, and more than 400 at state prisons.
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Low attendance at Superintendent search firm’s community meetings
The meetings were held virtually due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city.
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In first day of civil rights trial, former David Wade prisoners describe years of solitary confinement, filthy living areas and poor mental health care
Civil rights groups filed the federal class-action suit nearly four years ago. The trial finally began this week.
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Bobby Sneed set free after months-long fight with state parole board
The former Angola prisoner sued the board in state and federal court after members stripped his release last year.
Posted inCoronavirus
New Orleans schools shatter weekly record with 2,233 COVID-19 cases reported
The school district is not calling for remote learning, though several schools have independently decided to pivot to virtual instruction.
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NOPD announces it will no longer issue citations for simple possession of marijuana, months after council pardon ordinance
The New Orleans City Council passed a law last year requiring automatic pardons for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
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Behind The Lens episode 154: We’re sorry. There are no rapid tests in stock at this location.
School’s out again for some students due to omicron. A City Council vote on pedicabs raises concerns about fairness. And a four-year old class-action suit over conditions at a state prison finally goes to trial next week.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council approves measure to give Mayor’s Office a say on education grants
Harrah’s Fund dollars previously went to the Orleans Parish School Board. But the city has other educational priorities.
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Outgoing council members approve pedicab license cap
The ordinance codifies a 45-license cap, which has been in effect for 10 years under an extended ‘pilot period.’ An amendment could allow more licenses, but not for at least two years.