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.
Author: Michael Isaac Stein
- About Michael Isaac Stein
- Michael Isaac Stein covers New Orleans' cultural economy and local government for The Lens. Before joining the staff, he freelanced for The Lens as well as The Intercept, CityLab, The New Republic, and Pacific Standard. He was recently awarded a fellowship from the Heinrich Boll Foundation, which he used to report on water scarcity, division, and colonialism in Cyprus.
Governor confirms deal to use Convention Center as field hospital during coronavirus crisis
First 120 beds will be ready this weekend, Edwards says.
Data Center report: New Orleans’ demographics make city more vulnerable to coronavirus spread and mortality
“I think many people fail to recognize the conditions in which poor and African American New Orleanians struggle to survive every day,” Dr. Allison Plyer said.
State may activate convention center to house coronavirus patients
Board chairman Melvin Rodrigue said a decision could come down from the state "by the end of the day" on Wednesday.
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.
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 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.
