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Feb 03, 2022 7:36 pm
(Source CNN) — Think of it as laissez les bons temps rouler -- but with precautions.
New Orleans will reinstate its indoor mask mandate starting Wednesday morning to address rising Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations in the city.
This is something visitors as well as residents will want to keep in mind as the city begins its Carnival season.
The mandate, which begins at 6 a.m. Wednesday, applies to all indoor spaces, including schools, and is expected to remain in place "until further notice," Dr. Jennifer Avegno, the director of the New Orleans Health Department, said during a news conference on Tuesday.
"We strongly recommend a high-quality mask, and by that, I mean a surgical mask, KN95 or N95, to provide the most robust protection," Avegno said.
With Carnival season gearing up, Avegno said New Orleans is "at risk in a way that no other big city is."
New Orleans currently has a positivity rate of just under 32% and is awaiting the shipment of additional tests for residents.
"This is a simple step, putting masks back on to tackle our biggest problem," Avegno said.
2 Replies
Feb 06, 2022 2:58 am
Ayeee Mardi Gras is the best time of year!! I look forward to it. I was worried about going during covid so this will make it a little better. Obviously wearing masks is annoying but i like knowing im not sharing any nasty germs with anyoneee
Feb 06, 2022 3:00 am
Masks have been pretty much mandated everywhere for years now so I'm already used to it