Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards talks about the state's response to the coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. The Democratic governor requested a federal disaster declaration for his state, which has one of the nation's highest per-capita rates of virus infection. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)
March 24, 2020
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March 24, 2020 11:35 p.m.
Trump approves federal disaster declaration for Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — President Donald Trump Tuesday evening granted a federal disaster declaration exists in Louisiana and ordered assistance to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by COVID-19.