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with Katelyn Umholtz

Good morning, New Orleans.

The recent surge in coronavirus cases in Louisiana could reasonably be considered the second wave, according to data analyst Jeff Asher.

As cases trace back to summer parties, graduation soirees and college bars, it makes officials and Louisianans wonder: Is the surge because of young adults?

Asher says that by looking at case numbers for people below 30 years old, those figures would seem to support the assertion that young people are increasing cases.

But he also adds that it's more complicated than that, and it's because of testing and other case figures.

Read more on this story, plus other top headlines, in today's edition of the Front Page Newsletter.

Coronavirus surge

Are more young people in Louisiana catching coronavirus? The answer is complicated.

Louisiana is entering what could reasonably be called the second wave of COVID-19. This disease has claimed the lives of over 3,100 Louisia…

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New Orleans coronavirus test site runs out of tests minutes after opening; others turned away

New Orleans' city-run coronavirus testing site ran out of tests within minutes of opening on Monday, showcasing the high testing demand in …

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What about Mardi Gras?

Will there be a Mardi Gras in 2021? Parade prep is rolling forward, krewe captains say

Krewes are forging ahead with plans for Carnival 2021, with their fingers crossed that the coronavirus contagion will be sufficiently controlled to let next year’s parades take place. A recent spike in coronavirus cases in the region and a tightening of social distancing and mask-wearing strictures have led some to fear that seven months from now, New Orleans’ fleet of floats will remain moored.

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Southern University's Human Jukebox won't march with Krewe of Nyx over 'All Lives Matter' post

The Southern University Marching Band — known popularly as the Human Jukebox — is the latest organization to drop out of any future Krewe of Nyx parades during Carnival season in response to the controversial social media post penned by its captain, Julie Lea.

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