Edwards Keeps State in Phase 2

Gov. Edwards says the state will stay in a modified version of Phase 2 of the White House’s guidelines for reopening the U.S. economy until Feb. 10. Under the modified version of Phase 2, capacity for most businesses will stay at 50%. Gov. Edwards said it is “time to buckle down” and urged all residents to do what they can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The governor said the COVID-19 vaccine is now being administered in every parish in the state. He said the vaccine is safe and effective and asked every resident to get vaccinated when it becomes available to them.