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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks in the House Chambers for the opening of the 2020 general legislative session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Report: Louisiana declares public health emergency for coronavirus

By Melinda Deslatte March 12, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a public health emergency in Louisiana on Wednesday as the number of new coronavirus cases in the state continued to grow. The state's first...

LSU coach Will Wade talks to his team as they play Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Report: NCAA cancels March Madness

By Reveille Staff Report March 12, 2020

NCAA officials announced the cancellation of the NCAA tournament over concerns about the coronavirus Thursday. The NCAA has canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and March Madness. —...

The LSU chapter of Doctors Without Borders held their first meeting on Monday, Jan. 27

LSU Doctors Without Borders chapter aims to provide students with resume building, community service opportunities

By Amber Buettner March 12, 2020

Doctors Without Borders is a well-known international humanitarian organization designed to assist with emergency relief efforts. Now, University students can contribute to this organization by joining...

The 5 Dining Hall right off of Dalrymple Dr.

LSU Dining responds to coronavirus concerns by eliminating self-serve stations

By Kimsey Stewart March 12, 2020

LSU Dining announced Tuesday that meals will now be served by dining hall attendants due to coronavirus concerns. Additionally, students at The 5 were given plastic sporks instead of reusable utensils...

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

Gov. Edwards announces Louisiana now has 13 presumptive coronavirus cases

By Maria Marsh and Hailey Auglair March 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE—Gov. John Bel Edwards said the number of presumed cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana increased to 13 on Wednesday from six a day earlier, with people testing positive in Orleans, Jefferson,...

Desks in a classroom in the Huey P. Long Field House on February 5, 2020.

LSU students express disappointment, uncertainity of academic plans after summer abroad cancellations

By Lara Nicholson March 11, 2020

Study abroad programs are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to immerse oneself in a foreign language or culture, overcome the challenges faced living in an unfamiliar area and gain an understanding of other...

A sign hangs outside the Student Health Center warning students who have flu-like symptoms, recently traveled to China or come into contact with someone diagnosed with coronavirus to notify the front desk.

LSU professors told to prepare for online course delivery due to coronavirus threat

By Caitie Zeilman March 11, 2020

University faculty and staff were told to prepare for a possible transition to online classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Support Services Office of Academic Affairs...

A container of disinfectant wipes sits next to the desk of Rep. Jerome Zeringue, R-Houma, during the start of the 2020 general legislative session in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, March 9, 2020. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced at the session that the state's first confirmed case of the COVID-19 Coronavirus was discovered today in Jefferson Parish. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Report: Louisiana lawmakers get crash course on coronavirus risks

By Melinda Deslatte March 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards warned Louisiana residents Wednesday he expects the number of new coronavirus cases to rise in the state, as lawmakers held their first hearings on the...

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

LSU Strategic Communications releases update on University’s plan surrounding coronavirus

By Reveille Staff Report March 11, 2020

LSU Division of Strategic Communications sent a broadcast email around 1:50 p.m. on March 11 that addressed the LSU community's concern over coronavirus. The message was also posted on the LSU coronavirus...

FILE - In this July 20, 2018, file photo, then-interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, R-Baton Rouge, talks to reporters about his last-minute decision to run in the special election for secretary of state, in Baton Rouge, La. Ardoin said Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the state is restarting its stalled effort to replace its voting machines. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte, File)

Report: Louisiana restarting bid process for new voting machines

By Melinda Deslatte March 11, 2020

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is restarting its stalled effort to replace its voting machines, with the solicitation for bidders expected to go out shortly, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin said...

LSU Student Government Presidential candidates and their Vice Presidential candidates debate on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 during the Student Government debate.

LSU Student Government injunction suspends election activities, Executive Branch announces new election timeline

By Reveille Staff Report March 11, 2020

Student Government’s Judicial Branch issued an injunction suspending all spring election activities on Tuesday. On Friday, March 6, a candidate from the “Reach” campaign submitted a complaint...

Gov. John Bel Edwards has been providing updates on coronavirus cases in Louisiana

Gov. Edwards announces two more presumptive positive coronavirus cases in New Orleans area

By Hailey Auglair March 10, 2020

BATON ROUGE--Louisiana has two more presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in the New Orleans area, bringing the total to three, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday. The cases are presumptive...