‘Incredibly Important:’ Louisiana Governor Extends Indoor Mask Mandate

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards speaks in Baton Rouge, La., on July 23, 2021. Melinda Deslatte/AP Photo

Louisiana’s governor extended his indoor mask mandate this week, arguing that evidence shows masks can slow the spread of the CCP virus, which causes COVID-19.

“I think this is incredibly important,” Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said in a briefing.