All Louisiana public schools to close Monday until April 13, governor says


BATON ROUGE, LA. — All Louisiana schools, K-12, will be closed statewide from March 16 to April 13, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Friday on Twitter.

Governor John Bel Edwards said: “Today, I signed a proclamation that immediately halts any gathering of more than 250 people until Monday, April 13, closes all K-12 public schools statewide effective Monday, March 16 and also moves upcoming state elections.”

Meteorologist Jesse Vinturella

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