Louisiana governor raises alarm about third wave, does not issue new restrictions

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Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday said Louisiana is in the midst of its third COVID-19 surge, though he stopped short of issuing new restrictions to control the coronavirus, saying the current rules are adequate if followed.

“The effort in Louisiana is inadequate to the task,” he said. “I’m asking the people of Louisiana to rise to the challenge.”

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