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FILE - In this Sunday, March 22, 2020, file photo, street performer Eddie Webb looks around the nearly deserted French Quarter looking to make money in New Orleans. Like many cities around the country, New Orleans is currently under a shelter-in-place order as it grapples with a growing number of coronavirus cases. In Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards has repeatedly sounded the alarm about how Louisiana has the third-highest rate of confirmed virus cases per capita while at the same time noting the difficulty of the small state getting supplies. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Louisiana to receive federal field hospitals for virus

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY and MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Authorities: Man who hit father and son with car captured

Associated Press

A view of the nearly deserted scene on Bourbon Street, which is normally bustling with tourists and revelers, in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Thursday, March 19, 2020. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell have ordered all restaurants and bars to close except for takeout, and asked residents to remain home and maintain social distancing from others when outside, due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans, Louisiana compares coronavirus to Katrina

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Tents are being erected outside the Veterans Administration hospital on Galvez Street in New Orleans. These tents will serve as a drive-through testing site for coronavirus. (James Varney/ The Washington Times)

VA hospitals prepare to treat coronavirus patients

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Health workers screen for the COVID-19 coronavirus at a drive-through outside of West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, La., on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (Chris Granger/The Advocate via AP)

Louisiana virus death toll reaches 7, amid grim warnings

By MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Among other announcements, Gov. John Bel Edwards banned gatherings of 50 or more in another dramatic step to limit the spread of the Coronavirus during a news conference at GOHSEP Monday March 16, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. He also announced the legislative session is suspended until March 31st. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital

By KEVIN McGILL and MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

A streetcar conductor wears a mask on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Saturday, March 14, 2020, amid an outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (Scott Threlkeld/The Advocate via AP)

Louisiana to close bars, limit eateries; virus deaths at 3

By MELINDA DESLATTE and KEVIN McGILL - Associated Press

Revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 14, 2020, during an unofficial gathering at Tracey's Original Irish Channel Bar in New Orleans. (Scott Threlkeld/The Advocate via AP)

Party’s over: 4 states close bars, restaurants over virus

By SUDHIN THANAWALA - Associated Press

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, at podium, speaks during a news conference updating the status of the coronavirus threat in the state, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security &amp; Emergency Management, in Baton Rouge, La. Some of the members of the Unified Command Group are behind him, including, from left, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser; Jimmy Guidry, M.D., State Health Officer of Louisiana and Louisiana Department of Health Medical Director; Alex Billioux, M.D., Assistant Secretary of Health for the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Public Health; Ava Dejoie, Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission; Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. (Travis Spradling/The Advocate via AP)

Governor closes schools, delays primary due to coronavirus

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

U.S. Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., right, squirts hand sanitizer into Gov. John Bel Edwards, left, palm as the pair talk about the coronavirus at a press conference at the state capital Thursday March 12, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP)/The Advocate via AP)

Louisiana governor, US surgeon general meet on coronavirus

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

Louisiana lawmakers on the House health care and homeland security committees met jointly to get an update on the new coronavirus, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana declares public health emergency for coronavirus

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

1 Louisiana-based movie equipment rental company buys 2nd

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Beasley, Russell lead Timberwolves past Pelicans, 139-134

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes the ball between New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) and guard Frank Jackson (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

James’ triple-double lifts Lakers past Pelicans, 122-114

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Harvey Jr. carries Nicholls St. over New Orleans 92-68

By THIBODAUX and La. - Associated Press

Alabama defensive back Trevon Diggs speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

NFL scouting combine family affair for lucky few

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives as Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

Ingram, Williamson lead Pelicans past Cavaliers 116-104

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) looks on from under the basket during free throws next to Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron’s 40 bests Zion, sends Lakers past Pelicans 118-109

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Singer-songwriter Robin Thicke reigns as Bacchus LII during a parade in the run-up to Fat Tuesday finale in Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. This year's theme was &quot;Bacchus's Wild, Wild West&quot; and it was led by 1,600 riders. Riding as special guests were the Little League World Series Champs from River Ridge. (Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate)

After tragedies, New Orleans celebrates end of Carnival

By Rebecca Santana and Janet McConnaughey - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson (1) looks to shoot against Golden State Warriors' Juan Toscano-Anderson, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Holiday, Williamson keep Pelicans rolling in 115-101 win

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press