The UK Approves Pfizer COVID Vaccine, Beating American Regulators
The US Food and Drug Administration is still weeks away from even starting to talk about approval for the vaccine, while the UK authorities have already issued approval.
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Governor Edwards to Address Surge in Louisiana COVID Cases Today
The Governor's press conference and COVID update are scheduled for 3 pm today.
CDC Cuts COVID Quarantines To As Little As 7 Days
The CDC is cutting down quarantines times by 50% in some cases for people who have been exposed to COVID-19 carriers.
Louisiana State Superintendent Says Schools Aren't Superspreaders
Some thought that schools would be COVID superspreaders. But that hasn't been the case in Louisiana, with less than 1% of students testing positive.
No Stimulus Checks Coming With $908 Billion Relief Bill
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have made an agreement on a new COVID-19 relief bill. One problem... And it's a big one.
Mudbugs Home Opening Weekend Rescheduled Due to COVID
The Mudbugs put it best... 2020 strikes again!
Saints Fined $500K, Lose Draft Pick for Not Wearing Masks
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly being fined by the NFL $500,000 and will have to forfeit next year's seventh-round draft pick because players weren't wearing masks during their postgame celebrations after beating Tampa Bay in Week 9.
USA Boxing Postpones Shreveport Championship Set for December
USA boxing officials announced that the event was postponed because of the currently rising COVID-19 infection numbers across the state.
LHSAA - Face Masks Required for High School Football Fans
If you're planning on attending high school football in person for the playoffs, you'll want to know about this and other changes.
Governor Edwards Returns Louisiana to Phase 2
The Governor has announced changes to the state's COVID restrictions.
Pfizer Applies To The FDA For Emergency Use Of COVID Vaccine
Now its up to the FDA to move quickly to save lives. But unfortunately it sounds like they're looking to slow things down until next month, at the earliest.
FDA Approves First Rapid COVID-19 At-Home Testing Kit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the first self-test for COVID-19 that provides rapid results at home.