School leaders were told not to survey buildings for damage until it is safe to do so and while virtual learning could be an alternative, the city is largely without electricity.
Lack of electricity, reduced drainage power make the city unsafe. Damage assessment is underway.
Storm downgraded Monday morning, but remains a danger, forecasters said. Schools across metro area closed. Reports of severe flooding in LaPlace, Jean Lafitte.
Cases at the jail more than doubled since last week, according to Sheriff Gusman.
Kaliegh Smith was convicted of murder in 2010 and released this year after DA Jason Williams’ office said it agreed that there were problems with the case.
The Louisiana Department of Health sets statewide school immunization requirements, but districts can request permission to include additional vaccines for their students. As of Tuesday, St. Tammany, Jefferson, St. Bernard and NOLA Public Schools have no plans to make that request.
City EMS operations lost almost 20 percent of budgeted staff this year.
The school district is offering $25 for an initial test, then $10 for subsequent tests.
Following full approval of the Pfizer vaccine, LDH has no timeline yet for adding COVID shots to the required vaccine list for K-12 schools.
District schools reported a dramatic spike in cases and hospitalizations this week.
