Originally published on January 7, 2021 10:31 am
New Orleans will move back to a modified version of Phase 1 at 6 a.m. Friday in response to the soaring rate of positive COVID-19 tests and hospitalizations.
For three weeks, indoor service at restaurants will be reduced to 25 percent capacity. Gatherings are to be limited to households. That means that even when dining or drinking outside, guests at those tables should all be from the saavme household. Tables can have no more than six guests. Indoor sporting events will be reduced to 4 percent capacity. Bars can continue with outdoor service at 25 percent capacity.
“These actions that I’m putting forth are necessary and they are mandatory,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Special to the State Gazette
On Friday morning, January 8, the Dyersburg City School System announced the phases for the upcoming week of January 11-15, 2021.
Dyersburg City Schools issued the following release:
In an effort to achieve both system goals of keeping students and staff members safe and continuity of learning, Dyersburg City Schools has announced the following Phase Plans for the school week of January 11-15, 2021
Dyersburg Primary School, Dyersburg Intermediate School, and Dyersburg Middle School will remain in Phase 2 for the school week of January 11-15, 2021
For the school week of January 11, Dyersburg High School will remain on the Modified Phase 2 schedule and have all students in the building. For high school students, this means both groups A and B will report each day to work toward our goal of continuity of learning.
State Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year Holiday
Louisiana State Fire Marshal
As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them and prepared if considering attending a public fireworks display during this pandemic.
Ordinarily, the SFM would encourage families to choose to enjoy public fireworks displays over creating their own. However, many public fireworks displays are either being canceled or altered due to the concerns over COVID-19. In the event a public display is still being offered in your area, and your family is considering attending, make sure every member of your household wears a face covering, aim to provide your own seating and ensure that seating is spaced six feet from the nearest individual or group of individuals.
State Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year holiday bossierpress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bossierpress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.