KLFY.com Articles: March 27, 2020

March 27
First COVID-19 death in Lafayette Parish Sun Belt commissioner in favor of granting all spring student-athletes extra eligibility Founder of the Tee Cotton Bowl, Dr. Tim Fontenot, offers encouraging words for sports fans Texas company looking to dock paychecks for those receiving stimulus checks Handling mail amid coronavirus: Low risk but wash your hands The mystery behind Germany’s low coronavirus death rate Texas firm accused of price-gouging by auctioning 750,000 medical masks “I knew that I was leaving”: 90-year-old coronavirus survivor shares her story US-run maquiladoras go on monthlong work-stoppage in Juarez Egg prices triple in 3 weeks amid coronavirus panic shopping Insurance Dept. puts moratorium on cancellations and non-renewals for policyholders Church Point business owner creates T-shirt with message: “Faith over fear” Gun shops see surge in sales Coronavirus relief package passes but it didn’t come easy ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 27, 2020 “It’s frightening because we might be nurses but we have children too.” Local nurse shares experience of facing coronavirus pandemic Cantrell defends Mardi Gras season as coronavirus numbers rise 41-year-old Breaux Bridge father among three confirmed dead in St. Martin Parish due to coronavirus LPSS to replace grab and go meals with new program, parents must apply for free program Former LSU shortstop getting creative with quarantine workouts Drama in Congress before $2T package passed Vermilion Parish addresses law enforcement duties amid pandemic Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators Surgeon General: New Orleans ‘will have a worse week next week’ Midwest reps hurry to DC to pass coronavirus stimulus What is a ventilator? The life-saving device that is in short supply President Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold Friday briefing Part Three: State of Limbo for LSU Baseball Coronavirus stimulus bill signed by Pres. Trump includes help for small businesses Cox and Lafayette General partner to add on-demand coronavirus channel for Contour 2 customers Despite disagreements on bill, House sends emergency COVID-19 relief package to Trump; signed Friday afternoon Florida orders Louisiana arrivals into quarantine ‘Major step forward’: House passes $2.2-trillion stimulus package Amazon suspends nearly 4,000 sellers over coronavirus price gouging Lafayette Parish has first COVID-19 death, Guillory unveils new business call center Walt Disney World, Disneyland ‘closed until further notice’ due to coronavirus With bipartisan support, House passes COVID-19 relief package Walmart offering no-contact services for payment, pickup and delivery Apple releases new COVID-19 screening website and app Iberia Medical Center to offer second COVID-19 public screening Weather in the Classroom: Lightning EBR coroner now reporting nine deaths due to the coronavirus Three Acadiana community health centers to receive funding for coronavirus response BREAKING: President signs $2.2 trillion stimulus bill LIST: Businesses giving free stuff to first responders, medical professionals Today Show host breaks down while speaking with QB Drew Brees Entergy: Sheltering at home can increase energy bills, here’s how to get help Future service dog comforts medical staff at Denver hospital, becomes social media favorite Q&A: Here’s how your federal coronavirus relief check will work Officials: 264 coronavirus-related deaths in Acadiana EBR coroner reports another death due to COVID-19 Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – March 27, 2020 LED opens COVID-19 Help Desk for Louisiana businesses Doorbell video captures doctor making house calls in Alabama for patients who can’t leave home House debates $2.2T virus relief bill amid last-minute snag British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus Are gun shops ‘essential’ businesses during a pandemic? Coroner confirms 2nd COVID-19 death in Caddo Parish La. ATC: Rumors of suspended alcohol sales during pandemic not true Barksdale AFB confirms 3 COVID-19 cases on base, increases health protection condition level Amazon suspends nearly 4,000 sellers over coronavirus price gouging Avoiding aches and pains while stuck at home News 10 Morning Rush Headlines: March 27, 2020 Here’s how healthcare workers can get a free pair of Crocs British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus Florida man warns others after fake COVID-19 relief check arrives in mail More Near Record Heat Saturday, Changes Coming Sunday