Javascript must be enabled in order to access C-SPAN videos.For quick viewing, C-SPAN provides Points of Interest markers *This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.For quick viewing, C-SPAN provides Points of Interest markers Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) held a briefing from Baton Rouge on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. BATON ROUGE, La. John Bel Edwards is schedule to give his latest update on the fight against coronavirus in Louisiana on Tuesday afternoon. Edwards is providing an update on Louisiana's response to COVID-19. July 21. Louisiana Gov. New Orleans' archbishop says he hopes Catholics of the state will join in.During a press conference on Thursday to discuss the state’s response to COVID-10, Gov. The press conference is set to start at 2:30 p.m. Watch it below. John Bel Edwards (D) gave an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.The governor urged Louisianans to comply with the … #lagov. # lagov. Credit: Paras Griffin / Getty Images. John Bel Edwards is scheduled on Thursday to update the state on the ongoing fight against coronavirus. Come to our help!’”Following his recovery from COVID-19, Aymond flew over the city of New Orleans in a World War II-era plane and blessed the city with holy water on Good Friday.The governor of Louisiana - a Catholic Democrat - says he will sign a bill banning abortions...The Catholic governor of Louisiana has asked fellow citizens to pray and fast on March 24 for...Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. Edwards is providing an update on COVID-19 in Louisiana. 155.377 Aufrufe. In a press conference … “I’m going to call for three days of fasting and prayer for our state, for July 20 through the 22nd,” said Edwards, explaining that he received a request for the spiritual practice during a call with religious leaders from across the state.Prayer and fasting are “a spiritual diet and exercise that I as a Catholic Christian believe is very important, anyway,” said Edwards.The governor said he will be fasting from lunch Monday through Wednesday of next week, and “praying for the people of Louisiana,” especially the sick, their caretakers, and the families of those who have died from COVID-19.“So if you’re inclined, please join me and the First Lady and faith leaders of Louisiana, regardless of your denomination or your religion, and we would ask that you join us in prayerful reflection and fasting,” he said.Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March and recovered from the disease in April, posted on Facebook that he also encouraged people to fast next week.“I encourage people of all faiths to pray for those who have died from the Coronavirus, for the healing of those who are sick at the present time, for caregivers and healthcare workers on the front lines, and for our protection throughout the world and particularly in our own state that the virus may come under control,” wrote Aymond.The New Orleans archbishop further reminded people that they must follow instructions related to masking and social distancing.“We know that God hears our prayers, and we must cooperate with him in doing our part to make certain that we do not spread the virus by adhering to the governor’s call for masks and social distancing.
(KSLA) — Louisiana Gov. Gov. NOW: Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) acknowledged that his latest attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus is “a little bit unusual,” but said he believes it bear fruit for the state. “I have extended the stay-at-home order until May 15 to give all of us a little more time to slow the spread of the coronavirus so that we can begin to enter phase one,” said the governor. John Bel Edwards today will give his daily update on the coronavirus pandemic in Louisiana. (BRPROUD) – Governor John Bel Edwards held a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Thusday to discuss the states response to COVID-19. The news conference will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, April 20. He also talked about his recent decision to allow people to dine outdoors as long as they wear mask and observe social distancing guidelines. NOW: Gov. By fasting, Aymond said that “we by our actions say ‘God I hunger more for your protection and our safety than I do for food. He said social distancing…https://images.c-span.org/Files/314/20200501153330001_hd.jpgLouisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (D) gave an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.The governor urged Louisianans to comply with the stay-at-home order, which he amended the previous day. Louisiana Gov. Louisiana's governor will be skipping lunch next week, and is encouraging Louisianans of all faiths to do the same.