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Members of the Chicago Police Department's bicycle patrol wait in the fog at a barricade where a trail along Lake Michigan was closed to all traffic, Thursday, March 26, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Report: Lack of social distancing leads to closure of parks, trails nationwide

By Don Babwin and Katie Foody March 27, 2020

OAK PARK, Ill. (AP) — It was a sunny day, the first in about a week when temperatures had climbed past the 50-degree mark, and people in Chicago did what they always do on such a day: They flocked...

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Report: House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes it to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting swiftly in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care...

LSU students travel across the Quad on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Louisiana State University.

Third LSU student tests positive for coronavirus, lived in on-campus Greek community

By Reveille Staff Report March 26, 2020

A third LSU student has tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Emergency Operations Center.The individual lived in the on-campus Greek community and is now recovering in isolation with their...

The LSU Memorial Tower stands Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge.

LSU international students face difficulties, uncertainty about when they can go home, visit families

By Rachel Mipro March 25, 2020

With canceled classes and a deserted campus, many students are left feeling uncertain of the future. Although the University made adjustments to combat the ongoing outbreak, international students still...

The LSU Memorial Tower sits on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

LSU to postpone all May commencement activities, planning future graduation ceremonies

By Reveille Staff Report March 24, 2020

LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan announced the University will postpone all May commencement ceremonies, including those for the Veterinary School and Law Center. The University made the decision...

The LSU Law Center operates during normal business hours on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, on Highland Rd.

LSU announces second COVID-19 case, student now asymptomatic, in self-isolation

By Reveille Staff Report March 23, 2020

LSU Emergency Operations Center announced the second confirmed coronavirus case at LSU in a broadcast email.The individual who tested positive is a law student at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center who hasn't...

LSU Students walk across the Quad on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, at Louisiana State University.

LSU campus to close for all except essential personnel, students with Residential Life permission to stay

By Reveille Staff Report March 22, 2020

Interim President Thomas Galligan announced the University will close save for a small number of essential personnel and students who have received permission from Residential Life to remain in on-campus...

Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks in a press conference on Wednesday, March 11.

Gov. John Bel Edwards issues ‘stay at home’ order for Louisiana residents

By Reveille Staff Report March 22, 2020

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a stay at home order for all Louisiana residents in light of the state's growing number of COVID-19 cases.  Exceptions include grocery stores, convenience...

Mar. 20 4:49 p.m., 479 covid-19 cases

Louisiana physicians group disputes claims that Hood Memorial doctor reported to work after coronavirus diagnosis

By Reveille Staff Report March 21, 2020

A March 19 ProPublica article co-published by the Times-Picayune and the Advocate alleged local emergency room physician John Gavin was required to continue working at Amite’s Hood Memorial...

The LSU Memorial Tower sits on Tower Drive, Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.

LSU announces first COVID-19 case at the University

By Reveille Staff Report March 20, 2020

Strategic Communications announced the first confirmed coronavirus case at LSU in a broadcast email today.The individual who tested positive is a graduate student who takes all courses online, doesn't...

The nearly deserted Bourbon Street, which is normally bustling with tourists and revelers, stands in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Thursday, March 19, 2020. Louisiana Gov. 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 mayor issues ‘stay home’ order for New Orleans residents

By Reveille Staff Report March 20, 2020

New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a city wide order for all residents to stay in their homes in light of the number of COVID-19 cases in the city. As of 4:30 p.m. on March 20, Orleans Parish has...

Tiger Stadium sits on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 on S Stadium Drive on LSU's campus.

From theatre class to research labs: LSU professors prepare for online transition

By Anna Jones March 19, 2020

When environmental sciences professor Linda Hooper-Bui dismissed her class on Thursday, she didn’t know it was the last time they would meet in person. Later that afternoon, the University announced...