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Among other announcements, Gov. John Bel Edwards, center, banned gatherings of 50 or more in another dramatic step to limit the spread of the Coronavirus during a press conference at GOHSEP Monday March 16, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. Keeping their distance but on hand to answer questions are, Dr. Alex Billioux, asst. state public health officer, left, and Dr. Catherine O'Neal, with Our Lady of the Lake hospital, right. Landon Walker, second from left, signs for the event. He also announced the legislative session is suspended until March 31st. (Bill Feig/The Advocate via AP, Pool)

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Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital
March 17, 2020 11:02 p.m.

Jazz Festival postponed as virus reaches Louisiana capital

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people for eight days of music, food and culture, has been postponed over coronavirus concerns, officials announced Tuesday.