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Behind The Lens episode 77: Got protection?
Local researchers push hard for new innovations and hopefully even a vaccine to fight the COVID-19 outbreak. Also, worrisome economic…
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THE LENS: Scientists at Tulane National Primate Research Center studying vaccines, treatments for COVID-19
Rarely in the history of the world have so many scientists been at work in so many places simultaneously trying…
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No Jazz Fest In 2020
Officials and organizers have decided to cancel Jazz Fest this year. The festival is now scheduled to take place April…
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THE LENS: Louisiana facing highly inflated prices for medical masks
Hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes and first responders across Louisiana are in desperate need of personal protective gear, like gloves…
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THE LENS: Governor sued over transfer of prisoners with coronavirus to Camp J at Angola
Attorneys representing prisoners and pretrial detainees across the state filed a class action lawsuit on Tuesday against Gov. John Bel Edwards over…
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THE LENS: New Orleans-area hospitals, researchers find new ways to address testing delays and limited drug supplies during COVID-19 crisis
In this time of crisis, it’s been all-hands-on-deck to collectively fight against a very formidable adversary, COVID-19. Institutions and individuals…
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New Orleans Helping New Orleans
In a time of crisis, New Orleans always comes together. This has been true in the past and it is…
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Behind THE LENS episode 76: Past and present
From schools to prisons, homes to businesses, there is nothing in our region that’s not impacted by the coronavirus. We’ll…
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St. Joseph’s Day Altars In New Orleans
March 19th is St. Joseph’s Day. New Orleans Catholics celebrate the day by building elaborate St. Joseph’s Day altars. St.…
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Mardi Gras Throws Worth Catching
The major parades are getting ready to roll and if you are an experienced parade goer, you won’t just settle…
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