Mask Mandate

The University Of Louisiana announced today that they have made a change to their mask mandate. The school is no longer requiring students, faculty, employees, and visitors to wear masks while on campus; however, it is recommended.

The City of New Orleans announced yesterday that it was lifting its masking requirements beginning Thursday, March 3 at 6:00 am.

The center's new tool identifies the level of the coronavirus on a parish-by-parish basis, effectively lowering its recommendations for certain areas.

She allegedly threatened to bring loaded guns to school if her children are required to wear masks, according to reports.

St. Landry Parish School Board (SLPSB) Superintendent Patrick Jenkins says masks and face coverings are back in January 2022.

According to a press release from the Lafayette Parish School System, masks will be optional for students and staff following Governor Edwards' announcement regarding the mask mandate in Louisiana. Following federal regulation, those who ride on school buses will still be required to wear masks.

The Governor's current mask mandate is set to expire tomorrow. He'll address that in a press conference scheduled for 3 pm today.

Decreases in hospitalizations, case counts, and the positivity rate are positive signs that Louisiana has seen the worst of the most recent COVID surge.

The current statewide mask mandate was scheduled to expire on Wednesday, September 29.

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Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has sent out a statement regarding how the parish he governs will abide by the mandate.

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In a press conference on Monday, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has announced that he is bringing back the statewide mask mandate.

As Friday's press conference was approaching, speculation that Governor John Bel Edwards would bring back the statewide mask mandate was rampant.

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LPSB met this evening and cast their votes to pull back the mask mandate on all Lafayette Parish School campuses.

Bishop Michael Duca with the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge issued the statement on Friday

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new mask guidelines last week.

On Tuesday, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced he will be lifting the blanket state mask mandate.

The decision to discontinue face coverings could come as soon as this week depending on what the coronavirus data reveals.