New Orleans area businesses struggle with pandemic, lack of business

New Orleans area businesses struggle with pandemic, lack of business

As lawmakers consider another wave of economic aid for those hit hard by the pandemic, some local businesses are hitting a wall and are closing. Workers at St. Charles Tavern packed up boxes Thursday. The bar and restaurant, which has been in business for 103 years, is tapped out. In a tourist town, there aren’t enough locals to support a place like this, especially during a pandemic. “I’m used to seeing people everywhere. This city at night is like a ghost town. I see zombies walking around shaking,” said Cliff Bell. FULL STORY: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/lo...