U.S. New Orleans to ease restrictions as COVID-19 cases drop


By Gao Lu

HOUSTON, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. southern city of New Orleans will ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions after COVID-19 cases declined for three consecutive weeks, an official said on Wednesday.

"The small strides we've made will allow us to inch back towards normalcy," local media quoted the city's Health Department Director Jennifer Avegno as saying.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Pakistan military court sentences 60 civilians up to 10 years in prison
Russian drone attack injures eight in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, authorities say
Cambodia opposition politician jailed for two years for incitement
Russia: It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties
Pope opens special 'Holy Door' for Catholic Jubilee at Rome prison
Thousands mark 20 years after deadly Indian Ocean tsunami
Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now
Russia says it foils Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs
Dead body found in wheel well after United flight lands in Hawaii
South Korea opposition plans vote to impeach acting President Han

Others Also Read