Lafourche Parish's top 10 stories of 2020
1. COVID-19 pandemic The global coronavirus pandemic hit Lafourche Parish in March, wreaking havoc on every facet of life. By year's end, the parish had recorded more than 6,000 COVID infections and 160 deaths. State orders aimed at curbing the virus's spread restricted business and social activity. Orders mandated face masks for anyone in public and encouraged residents to stay at least six feet away from others and wash their hands regularly. Schools offered a mix of online-only and in-person classes and limited class sizes on campus. Houma-Thibodaux lost 5,800 jobs in April, the ...
Source: houmatoday.com