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The Louisiana Capitol is limiting access to the public because of the coronavirus epidemic, taking temperatures to ensure people entering the building don't have a fever and asking questions about symptoms, on Monday, March 16, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

The Louisiana Capitol is limiting access to the public because of the coronavirus epidemic, taking temperatures to ensure people entering the building don't have a fever and asking questions about symptoms, on Monday, March 16, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

March 17, 2020

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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.