Summer school will be virtual only, district says
Several schools had planned to offer in-person classes over the summer.
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Masks, small groups, no contact sports: what summer camps look like in phase one
Specific guidance focuses on limiting group sizes, daily health checks and increased sanitation. If able, all children over the age of two should wear cloth masks.
New Orleans will start reopening the economy on Saturday. Here’s what Phase I will look like.
The city will add some restrictions on top of the state-wide ones, including a moratorium on casino operations.
NOLA Public Schools district projects years of revenue declines as COVID-19 devastates local economy
A state report projects the largest sales tax losses across the state will occur in Orleans Parish.
Oakdale inmate dies from COVID-19 two days after scheduled release
‘I would like for you to put in bold letters that we do hold the prison responsible for this,’ the man’s son told The Lens.
New Orleans to begin reopening the economy May 16, but with more restrictions than rest of state
Cantrell's announcement came just hours before Governor John Bel Edwards announced the end of the state-wide stay at home order.
Scientists race for vaccine, but still struggle to understand how new virus works
New complications seen in a small number of children just one recent wrinkle in learning about what COVID-19 does.
Majority of New Orleans charter schools agree to common calendar for next school year, district says
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s unclear if students will return to classrooms in the fall.
Panelists assess coronavirus’ impact on prisons, jails, and criminal justice reform efforts
Nearly 350 state prisoners have tested positive, 80 in New Orleans jail.
