COVID’s delta variant hitting hard

Dr. Tina Stefanski talks about the delta strain of the COVID-19 delta strain that is surging in Louisiana to record levels and filling hospitals during a news conference Monday at the Delta Grand Theatre in Opelousas. Behind her, from left, are Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor and St. Landry Parish Superintendent of Schools Patrick Jenkins. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
COVID-19’s delta variant is hitting St. Landry Parish hard as the state endures fourth wave of coronavirus. St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said on Monday the public works crew that does road work in the parish was down to three people. On Wednesday, the crew was up to six out the normal 20. Bellard said there are some employees testing positive, but most out due to quarantine. At the…

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