Governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
Order goes into effect at 5 p.m. Monday.
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New Orleans coronavirus testing sites to expand eligibility to anyone with symptoms
Tests for the public begin Sunday.
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.
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.
As calls for release of inmates increase, DA’s office argues against bond reductions, saying defendants could spread virus if freed
Defense attorneys say city's jail is a dangerous environment during an outbreak.
Governor agrees to suspend LEAP testing
Schools are closed at least until April. Tests were set to begin at some schools by the end of March.
Mayor orders non-essential businesses to close, essentials to remain open
The move follows Governor John Bel Edwards' order to close bars and limit restaurants to carryout and delivery. Grocery stores, health facilities and pharmacies will remain open.
Mayor says New Orleans bars, restaurants must close early, limit number of customers
New Orleans officials are working on opening drive-through testing centers and announced the closure of libraries as coronavirus cases grow in the city.
Governor closes public schools statewide amid coronavirus outbreak
Schools will close starting Monday and remain closed until April 13.
The Section G Project Part 2: An Oral History of Section G
Part 2 in our series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea during the rise of mass incarceration.
