Coronavirus Archives | The Lens

Thousands of NOLA Public Schools students ‘chronically absent’ amid pandemic

by Marta JewsonJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

Officials say absenteeism goes up when more students are in virtual school.

New Orleans council member asks state to overturn local assessor’s commercial tax cuts

by Michael Isaac SteinJanuary 12, 2021January 14, 2021

Vaccinations begin for school nurses; New Crocker operator could be named Friday

by Marta JewsonJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

NOLA Public Schools reevaluating reopening metrics after schools close amid city spike in COVID-19 cases

by Marta JewsonJanuary 11, 2021January 11, 2021

NOLA Public Schools will roll out rapid testing; school nurses to receive vaccinations

by Marta JewsonJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

After slow public rollout, officials describe path — and obstacles — to mass vaccinations

by Philip KieferJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Incarcerated people over 70 to start receiving vaccinations next week, governor says

by Nicholas ChrastilJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 2021

‘The phone’s been ringing since I got here’: Pharmacies report nonstop calls for vaccine appointments

by Philip KieferJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

All NOLA Public Schools must move to virtual learning by Thursday

by Marta JewsonJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Cantrell ends public safety furloughs, says more personnel changes ahead

by Michael Isaac SteinJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021