Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out his legislative priorities on Monday in an address to the Legislature. (Photo by Alex Tirado/LSU Manship School News Service)
Just over two years after the first COVID death in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday that the public health emergency will expire on Wednesday, crediting the availability of vaccines, antivirals and quality masks.
“Just because the proclamation is expiring doesn’t mean COVID is over,’’ he said. “If the circumstances call for it, I will not hesitate to declare another emergency.”
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