Despite assurances from Mayor Cantrell that quarantined employees will get "civil leave" pay, three employees told The Lens they are currently on unpaid leave.
Defense attorneys say city's jail is a dangerous environment during an outbreak.
Schools are closed at least until April. Tests were set to begin at some schools by the end of March.
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.
New Orleans officials are working on opening drive-through testing centers and announced the closure of libraries as coronavirus cases grow in the city.
Schools will close starting Monday and remain closed until April 13.
Part 2 in our series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea during the rise of mass incarceration.
Agencies are increasing cleaning, limiting trips, and schools are preparing for the potential of prolonged closures.
The first in a four-part series on the life and career of Criminal District Court Judge Frank Shea.
Administrators with NOLA Public Schools met with charter school leaders Tuesday to discuss coronavirus preparations.
