Fifty-eight new COVID cases among St. Mary people were reported Thursday, and another new death was reported in St. Martin.
State Rep. Vincent St. Blanc speaks at Wednesday's St. Mary Chamber event at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. Seated at the table are state Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Gray, and state Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin.
A state lawmaker said at a St Mary Chamber legislative roundup Wednesday that she has doubts about the accuracy of statistics tracking COVID-19 and the usefulness of face coverings.
Fifty-eight new COVID-19 cases were reported for St. Mary Parish in the 24 hours ending at midday Wednesday, a day when statewide cases jumped again but hospitalizations grew more slowly.
Pool Do’s owner Jason Romero discusses the impact of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ mandate that went into effect Monday limiting bars to curbside or delivery service as the state seeks to limit the spread of COVID-19. (The Daily Review/Geoff Stoute)
Local bar owners are frustrated.
Tuesday was among the worst day for new COVID-19 cases in local parishes, with more than 100 new COVID-19 cases reported in St. Mary and St. Martin alone.
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