State may activate convention center to house coronavirus patients
Board chairman Melvin Rodrigue said a decision could come down from the state "by the end of the day" on Wednesday.
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The Advocate furloughing employees and cutting staff hours
Layoffs are related to advertising losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. Executives say they hope the cuts are temporary.
Governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
Order goes into effect at 5 p.m. Monday.
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.
