1A launches economic recovery toolkit
One Acadiana today announced the launch of a new Economic Recovery Toolkit for businesses facing economic hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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News + Notes
Surviving coronavirus with grace and gravy
While coronavirus wreaks havoc on the restaurant industry, Acadiana’s iconic plate lunch houses persevere as tight-knit family businesses with strong neighborhood ties.
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Lafayette residents aren’t facing evictions, but what happens when the bills and rent come due after coronavirus goes away?
Compassionate policies will keep the lights on and people in their homes. Community advocates worry about the other foot dropping when the pandemic is over.
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Sheltering the unsheltered amid COVID-19
Lacking adequate healthcare, those who are unsheltered are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. Local shelters are already at capacity, and more people are becoming homeless each day. It’s a public health problem, according to advocates.
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State-led program offers COVID-19 small biz help
Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced a new loan guarantee program offering loans of up to $100,000 to Louisiana small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. To be eligible, businesses must have fewer than 100 employees.
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LGH, Ochsner take next step in merger
The Boards of Trustees of Lafayette General Health and New Orleans-based Ochsner Health have approved and signed a definitive agreement for LGH to merge with Ochsner. The systems announced the merger in September.
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Health officials: It’s ‘still early’ in Lafayette’s coronavirus outbreak
Confirmed cases continue to surge in Acadiana, reaching 274 per the Louisiana Department of Health’s noon update.
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Hang tight, Lafayette, the money is coming
Everyone expected dollars would start flowing at the stroke of a pen, but the size and scope of the bill means there’s more to iron out, even as the federal government works to turn on the taps quickly.
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Slow, limited testing makes Lafayette’s coronavirus data murky
On Monday, Lafayette reported an 800% increase in confirmed cases from a week ago. But that jump doesn’t necessarily tell us very much.
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National Guard delivers face shields to Lourdes
The Louisiana National Guard delivered FEMA-issued face shields to Our Lady of Lourdes today to help the hospital staff safely care for coronavirus patients.
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