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Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Aimed to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana; all public schools closed through Monday, April 13

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 1:14pm

BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards today signed a proclamation that among other actions immediately halts any gathering of more than 250 people until Monday, April 13, closes all K-12 public schools statewide effective Monday, March 16 resuming Monday, April 13, as Louisiana seeks to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state. As of mid-day Friday, Louisiana has 33 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 update: UL Lafayette to begin remote course delivery next week

Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:08pm

Consistent with guidance provided today by the University of Louisiana System, UL Lafayette will begin remote course delivery to mitigate public health concerns related to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Alternative delivery methods begin on Wednesday, March 18.
There will be no classes Monday and Tuesday, March 16-17, but campus will remain open, and all University operations and business functions will continue, including:
residence halls;
dining;
Student Health Services; and
Edith Garland Dupré Library.

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Vermilion Parish Superintendent makes ‘tough’ decision to cancel school trips

Thu, 03/12/2020 - 9:17am

As the number of coronavirus cases continue to climb in Louisiana, Vermilion Parish interim superintendent Brad Prudhomme had to make a strong and unpopular decision, which has upset a few people.
On Monday and Tuesday, Prudhomme spent the day on the phone getting opinions on if he should cancel school trips out of Vermilion Parish.
On Wednesday, Prudhomme made the decision to cancel some of the events high school students were planning to attend.
“I hate doing this,” said Prudhomme. “It bothers me, but I am doing it for the safety of the children and the community.”

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