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Good afternoon welcome to news 15 at noon... 'm taylor trache...thanks for joining us.

3 starting off with the latest numbers of covid-19 cases in louisiana... the state has surpassed the 5,000 case mark... according to the louisiana department of health --_cases have been reported across the state, resulting in deaths...there are more than_ hospitalized with the virus which is now in_ of 64 parishesyesterday at this time there were just over fifty two hundred cases.... and 239 deaths... the numbers in acadiana continue to grow as well.

There are currently ?

Cases in lafayette parish, ?

Cases in iberia, ?

Cases in evangeline, ?

Cases in acadia and ?

Case in st.

Mary parish.

Give an update on orleans parish ville platte mayor jennifer vidrine implemented a new policy that takes effect starting today...this policy is set in place to contain the spread of covid 19 and news 1's hannah st claire has more on how...hannah hannah talks to store owner in ville platte about why he want t the mayor of bill platt is implementing she put a post on facebook- and according to the facebook post mayor vidrine said starting wednesday all grocery stores will be limiting the number of people in the store to one at a time.

Now you guys is list name of the store was on the list can you tell me a little bit more about why you are decided to participate yes the computer just together as a whole we thought it was a good idea.

The kind of.

Shrink the size of the amount of people coming to the store at the same time dick.

Keeping distance from each other so that they don't.

Contract or or give out the virus.

And so besides you all actually jazz- allowing one person in the family in the store at a time you all are also only allowing a certain amount of people in the store can you talk to me a little bit about that correct because of the size of the store is not as big as some of the supermarkets we're gonna allow ten people in a time.

So that they don't.

Come across each other.

And yes there and spread the virus right and so i know that this is a smaller meat market and grocery but you guys are doing a lot in the store to try to make sure that everything stays clean pop can just mention quickly a little bit about what you guys are doing here at your store to make sure everything is clean and effective yeah well we have our- employees washing and sanitize andevery every fifteen twenty minutes and we also- bringing in shield to put at the registers.

Cashiers and our- customers are breathing on each other amazing whether you guys have an appalled meat marketing bill enforce the curfew.right now, the're just issuing warnings, and later violators could expect a court summons.

Even before the new curfew, the streets of abbeville remain pretty quiet these days but many are still keeping busy.... over at r-and-l cajun flea market ... there are no shoppers ... but, owners clifton and leslie touchet are maintaining a side business doing small-engine repairs.... they say the're also taking the necessary precautions.

"when somebody comes in, we wear our gloves or our mask, whatever we can.

So that way when they stand right here, we dont catch something if they cough or anything else.

And they have to stay on the inside, w'll stay on the inside.

As far as them bringing their something for me to work on, the'll leave it out here, 'll come and pick it up and bring it inside, clean it up, pressure wash it, clean so forth and then 'll work on it" with schools being out ... the couple say the're more time with their twin grandsons.

In addition to the covid-19 restrictions in place... some of those additional restrictions include limiting one rider per golf cart.

In a statement the owner of the golf course said quote: "after reevaluating the measures we are taking at southern oaks country club, our team acknowledges that we must strengthen our efforts and become stricter on those that do not adhere to the guidelines set in place.

We sincerely apologize for any unnecessary fear caused."

3 the covid-19 outbreak has't stopped the university of louisiana at lafayett's college of education from developing inventive ways to teach.their new "learning at home" system maps out a slew of educational exercises designed to engage children and give structure to their days.the syllabus incorporates "life skills", times for naps and exercise, alogng with lists of virtual museum tours, and websites.

To access the "learning at home" curriculum, visit u-l- learninglab dot org today is the deadline for families in the lafayette parish school system to apply for home delivery of meals.

Students who receive free or reduced lunch are eligible for the meals-to-you program.to find out more about the application process you can call 337 521 73-70 for details.l-p-s-s says there is no guarantee that there will be a applications.

Many local businesses have been hit hard by this covid-19 outbreak here in acadiana, the're relying entirely on carryout orders to stay afloat.with the governo's stay at home mandate still in effect fewer people are placing orders.

A survey from the national restaurant association found nationwide - an estimated 25 billion dollars in sales and more than 3 million jobs were lost in the industry just in the first 22 days of march this year.

But one local man is using social media to push people to support local businesses through this crisis.

Today- cox media announced they will be helping local restaurants having to shift soley to delivery during the covid-19 pandemic.be sure to tune in tomorrow on news15 at noon, w'll speak to scott burton from cox about how restaurnats can get their message to the public with free advertising.

United way of acadiana president and c-e-o carlee alm- labar... says massive amounts of effort is underway right now to coordinate nonprofit and volunteer groups in the area to combat covid-19... plus some additional resources for those in need.

0:13"..we have for the last couple of weeks been holding daily calls where we coordinate efforts and we communicate about different needs in the community direct people to resources and really try to make sure that important information is getting out there to the people we serve."

Covid-19 has had historical affects on gasoline prices across the nation.in louisiana, prices have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon since last week.

According to gas buddy, the demand for oil has slumped globally due to the pandemic.

The nation wide average is down 14.3 cents per gallon - standing at $2.22.

Experts say, with most americans set to stay home for the next 30 days, gas prices may continue to fall.

"a very notable departure from what we expected even 90 days ago.

We had forcasted avergae prices to be $2.20-$2.50 per gallon in louisiana thid summer, and now with this situation, they can be even less.

Simply because of the amount of demand tha's being lost - what we call deman desctructiion since the coronvirus situation started and could go, for another month here."

Although experts do't forcast gas prices to rebound until social distancing mandates are lifted, it is possible.

Dehann went on to explain that some oil producers may look to trim oil production in light of the drastic drop in demand.

If that happens prices could go up a little sooner than expected.

Acadia parish sheriff, k.p.

Gibson says individuals should be wary of scams.the sherif's office has recently been advised of a fradulent text message going around in relation to the covid-19 stimulus package.

He warns residents the funding will not be sent to you via text message.

3 food banks around louisiana will be seeing stocked shelves thanks to atmos energy and their robert w.

Best charitable giving fund.to help children and families affected by covid-19, today, atmos enery announced a one point 5 million dollar donations to quickly stock shelves at local food banks across the country.

This donation will have a direct impact on many of the fourteen hundred communities atmos energy serves the pastor of a church in east baton rouge parish, who continues to hold services despite the governo's stay at home order, was arrested and charged with 6 counts of violating the governo's order today.

Thats according to the advocate in baton rouge.

Last wee's service drew over 1,000 people... with many being bused in from area parishes.the counts pastor tony spell faces are for each church service he has held since the stay-at-home mandate was put into effect.but despite facing the penalty of up to six months in jail... pastor spell says he will continue to hold services...and claims this is a quote "an attack on religion" 3 coming up....we speal with a local life coach who explains why i's so important to stay positive amid the covid-19 pandemic meteorologist