coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

LSU researchers to test campus wastewater for COVID-19 cases

For the last several months, researchers from the LSU College of Engineering and School of Veterinary Medicine have tested wastewater in various areas around East Baton Rouge Parish to track cases of coronavirus.

Free COVID-19 testing offered at LSUE

LSU Eunice, in partnership with the Louisiana National Guard, will host free COVID-19 testing on select days through Sept. 23. Those interested are asked to pre-register at DoINeedACovid19Test.com, however, on-site registration is available.

Gov. Edwards signs order extending Phase Two and other restrictions in Louisiana until Sept. 11

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an order today that extends Phase Two and the statewide mask mandate, closure of bars to on-site consumption and gathering size limits in Louisiana for another two weeks, until September 11, 2020.

Main Street grants can be paid to additional small businesses

State Treasurer John Schroder announced Thursday all qualifying small businesses now can receive a grant from the Main Street Recovery Program, even if they got prior federal assistance such as a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

USDA assistance available for crawfish farmers hurt by pandemic

From now until Sept. 11, crawfish farmers can apply for assistance from a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to compensate them for losses related to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 batters Acadian Baptist Center

There was reason for celebration at the Acadian Baptist Center where a new worship center was completed in May, but then coronavirus pandemic hit. James Newsom, center director, describes it as the “best of worlds and the worst of worlds.

Pollution linked to virus transmission

For more than 20 years, LSU Chemical Engineering Professor Kalliat T. Valsaraj’s research has focused on atmospheric aerosols and environmental behavior, including investigating issues like India’s poor air quality for more than 10 years.

4th child death related to COVID-19

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reporting a fourth death related to Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. MIS-C is a serious health condition in young people less than 21 years of age where different body organs can become inflamed and fail.

Oil industry hoping for federal help until global fuel demand rebounds

Louisiana oil and gas leaders are asking for federal help to get through the worst downturn the state’s industry has seen since the 1980s. In April, an oversupply of oil combined with crashing demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic briefly pushed U.S.

State supplying protective gear, million masks to schools

The Louisiana Department of Education is partnering with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (GOHSEP) and parish emergency management directors to ensure students and educators have the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to begin the new school year.