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Rick HickmanBurton Coliseum stands are empty during the Class C championship game of the LHSAA state basketball tournament at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, La., Friday, March 13, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanBurton Coliseum stands are empty during the Class C championship game of the LHSAA state basketball tournament at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, La., Friday, March 13, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

Rick HickmanA sign on the a door at Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center Tuesday announces that all programs, tours and events at the facility at 1001 Ryan St. are canceled through March 22 as a public health precaution.

Donna PriceA sign on the sidewalk in front of Pujo St. Cafe Tuesday announces that the restaurant at 901 Ryan St. is now serving take-out and drive-through meals only. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office announced Monday, March 16 that Louisiana’s restaurants are limited to take-out, delivery or drive-through service only as the state continues to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The changes went into effect at midnight Tuesday.

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Rick HickmanCatholic faithful gather at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Lake Charles on Tuesday for the final Mass prior to the suspension of services due to the coronavirus threat. In a statement from Bishop Glen John Provost, the bishop said churches and chapels will remain open for individual visits and prayers. Mass will continue to be celebrated daily without congregation. The bishop also said he is dispensing the faithful of the Diocese of Lake Charles from the obligation of attending Masses on Sundays and Holy Days during this period of suspended public liturgical services, but reminded Catholics to keep the Lord’s day holy quietly reading and meditating on the readings of the day, praying the rosary, and refraining from unnecessary work and he encouraged the faithful to take advantage of televised Masses.

Rick HickmanAt the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Lake Charles, La., Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (Rick Hickman/Lake Charles American Press)

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