Louisiana didn't close bars and restaurants until March 16th[1], which seems to be the same day that NY did as well[2]. Anecdotally, people were still gathering

Louisiana didn't close bars and restaurants until March 16th[1], which seems to be the same day that NY did as well[2]. Anecdotally, people were still gathering and going out in the french quarter right up until the ban took effect. [1]https://nola.eater.com/2020/3/16/21182099/louisiana-closes-bars-limits-restaurants-takeout https://nola.eater.com/2020/3/16/21182099/louisiana-closes-b... [2]https://ny.eater.com/2020/3/15/21180713/restaurant-bar-shutdown-nyc-coronavirus https://ny.eater.com/2020/3/15/21180713/restaurant-bar-shutd...