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Health official bows out of Mardi Gras parade; cites threats

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The Krewe du Vieux says it still considers Dr. Jennifer Avegno its queen and will include her float in its parade. The parade, known for wild satire, will be held Feb. 12 under the theme Vaxxed and Confused. City officials canceled last year's parades and officials have said the 2020 season was an early virus superspreader.

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News18 India

Health Official Bows Out Of Mardi Gras Parade; Cites Threats

New Orleans health director says she wont take part in one of the earliest parades of the Mardi Gras season, citing threats over the city's resumption of COVID19 restrictions to combat the highly contagious omicron variant.

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Associated Press News

Health official bows out of Mardi Gras parade; cites threats

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2 years ago·United States

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abc News

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The Hill

New Orleans health chief pulls out of Mardi Gras parade, citing threats

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2 years ago·Washington, United States

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