US state postpones presidential primaries

The state of Louisiana has postponed its Democratic and Republican presidential primaries in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says. The state, which had been scheduled to hold nominating contests on April 4, will push them back two months to June 20 "to best protect the health and safety of Louisiana voters and voting officials," Ardoin said at a news conference. Officials will be taking steps to disinfect voting equipment before the rescheduled primary, Ardoin said.