White House Announces Vaccinated People No Longer Need To Wear Masks
The White House has just come out with news from the Centers for Disease Control that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask in most settings.
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Ohio Will Give 5 People $1 Million Each For Taking the COVID-19 Vaccine
We've seen donuts, baseball tickets, and free shots (of alcohol) but now Ohio is raising the stakes on vaccinations.
U.K. Hosts Experimental 5,000 Person Maskless Concert
Attendees had to test negative for Covid-19 prior to the show and agree to testing five days after.
Lafayette Parish School System Employees Eligible For Covid Relief Bonuses Up to $2,000
The Lafayette Parish School Board passed a COVID-19-related stipend last night that makes school system employees eligible for a bonus of up to $2,000.
Shots For Shots: New Orleans Bars Offer Vaccines
They are offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Lafayette Parish Bars to Stay Open and Serve Til 2 a.m.
Louisiana continues to make progress as Governor John Bel Edwards announced he would be loosening the state's coronavirus restrictions.
Edwards Announces 16-Year-Olds And Above Eligible For Vaccine
Governor Jon Bel Edwards announced in his press conference today that all Louisianans 16 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Free Krispy Kreme Every Day If You've Been Vaccinated?
Krispy Kreme is seriously upping the ante to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you do, they'll give you a free doughnut every day for the rest of the year!
Cajundome Awaiting Approval For Cajun Heartland State Fair Safety Plan
A final decision is expected within the week.
Texas Roadhouse Founder And CEO Kent Taylor Dies
According to reports, the CEO and founder of Texas Roadhouse has died at the age of 65. The family of Kent Taylor, as well as his company, said that he took his own life after dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 - including tinnitus which is described as, "severe ear ringing".