Long known for the distinctive and sought-after shoes they throw from their floats, the Krewe of Muses is adding another unique parade souvenir this year, though this will is more useful than decorative.
When Muses rolls on Thursday, they’ll hand out rapid at-home COVID-19 tests, courtesy of the New Orleans Health Department.
“We are excited to be part of the Krewe of Muses because we knew this would allow us to put more tests in the hands of our community,” said Dr. Jennifer Avegno, Director of NOHD. “If we want to participate in the activities we love at Carnival, we can’t let our guard down. COVID is not over yet, and we need to use every tool at our disposal to prevent a repeat of the tragedies of Mardi Gras 2020. Masking slows the spread, testing identifies cases and pandemic trends, and vaccines with boosters prevent hospitalizations and deaths.”
“Muses is Krewe made up of women from all walks of life who care about their community, each other, and the city we love. We are happy to lend our support to the health department and to join the fight against the spread of COVID,” added Staci Rosenberg, founder of Krewe of Muses.
Muses hits the street Thursday, February 24, at 6:30pm.
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