Lousiana governor reinstates statewide mask mandate
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FILE - Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks about the state's latest surge in coronavirus cases, on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)
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KATC Staff
and last updated 2021-08-02 16:25:23-04
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday he is reinstating a mask mandate for all Louisianans.
Along with a long list of officials, Gov. Edwards announced that with the latest numbers the state must do more to stop the spread of COVID-19.
"It has become extremely clear that our current mitigation in place can deal with our current surge of COVID,' he said. "No signs that things will flatten."