coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Virus didn’t affect early voting

There were 830 early votes cast in St. Landry Parish when it ended on Saturday. That compares to 1,101 votes cast in the 2016 presidential primary. Cheryl Milburn, parish registrar of voters, thought the turnout was good and didn’t believe the virus situation kept voters away.

Coronavirus flares up in area

The coronavirus is making itself known in Acadiana as parishes are experiencing spikes in cases. The seven-parish Acadiana region recently had a 25% increase in cases to a seven-day total of 1,591 and a seven-day positive test rate of 10%.

UL Lafayette fall semester calendar changes show COVID-19 impact

LAFAEYTTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will begin its Fall 2020 semester on Aug. 17.

St. Landry COVID-19 count steady

As of Thursday, the case count for COVID-19 in St. Landry Parish remained at 540 cumulative cases and 57 deaths, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The Department reported there have been 10,644 commercial tests and 540 state tests for the virus.

By David Jacobs The Center Square More than 450,000 Louisiana small businesses may be eligible for grants under a federally funded COVID-19 relief program, State Treasurer John Schroder said Monday. The Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program fund contains

More than 450,000 Louisiana small businesses may be eligible for grants under a federally funded COVID-19 relief program, State Treasurer John Schroder said Monday. The Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program fund contains $300 million.

Stefanski: Acadiana COVID-19 cases rise

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Acadiana, but St. Landry Parish cases are stable, Dr. Tina Stefanski said at a St. Landry Parish Council meeting Wednesday.

Free mobile COVID-19 testing today at EHS

Free mobile COVID-19 testing is available from 8 to 11 a.m. today at Eunice High School, 301 S. Bobcat Dr. The Louisiana Department of Health/Office of Public Health and St. Landry Parish government have teamed up with the Louisiana National Guard to offer the testing through July 7.

Surveys find conflicted views on reopening

Two LSU professors released surveys Monday showing that Louisiana residents have conflicted feelings about the reopening of the state and the risks of various activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free COVID-19 testing coming to St. Landry Parish

Free mobile COVID-19 testing will be available throughout St. Landry Parish starting June 16 and continuing through July 7. The Louisiana Department of Health/Office of Public Health and St. Landry Parish government have teamed up with the Louisiana National Guard to offer the testing.

Surveys find conflicted views on reopening

Two LSU professors released surveys Monday showing that Louisiana residents have conflicted feelings about the reopening of the state and the risks of various activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.