The ADA tested positive last week, Cannizzaro spokesman says.
Category: Coronavirus
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Cantrell tells legislators that city needs more federal aid
State has only committed $53 million in CARES Act reimbursement money to the city, out of what officials say are $200 million in qualifying expenses. Legislators respond by saying Cantrell should reopen more quickly.
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Twelve COVID-19 cases, 156 quarantined, as NOLA Public Schools prepare to move to modified phase three
Nearly half of the quarantines resulted from an extracurricular activity.
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Civil Service Commission approves citywide furloughs
The furloughs amount to a 10 percent pay cut for the rest of the year.
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State drafts plan for future vaccine distribution
The draft is under review by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office. It is due to the CDC this month.
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Mayor Cantrell plans to partially furlough all city employees through end of the year
“We have had better days in the city of New Orleans,” Cantrell said at a Monday press conference. “I come to you with a heavy heart.”
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Sheriff’s Office deployed pepper spray in jail’s COVID-19 unit
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
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Two COVID-19 cases, 10 quarantining, as the district plans to reopen to older students
NOLA Public Schools officials said the district will remain in phase 2, despite the city’s move to “phase 3.1.”
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New Orleans to move into ‘phase 3.1’
Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
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Tourism industry groups cut funding for French Quarter security and improvements
New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.