The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Lincoln Parish is now at 22. That’s according to the Louisiana Department of Health’s daily update issued at noon Tuesday.
To comply with Gov. John Bel Edwards’ extended stay-at-home order announced last week, the Lincoln Parish Library will remain closed through the end of April.
The city of Ruston is laying off all of its part-time employees and contract workers, furloughing 21 employees and cutting pay for others in light of the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Lincoln Parish has climbed once again. As of noon Friday, the parish had 17 cases, according to a daily update from the Louisiana Department of Health.
As statewide coronavirus mitigation orders continue to limit operations for local businesses, some area taxing authorities are anticipating significant decreases in sales tax revenue in the coming months.
Editor’s note: This is the final article in a series featuring Louisiana Tech University health faculty promoting physical, mental and dietary health during the coronavirus outbreak.