just a guess. but looks like these omicron cause covid rule were announced yesterday or nola. this is in addition to mask mandate
https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2022/01/11/new-orleans-reinstates-indoor-mask-rule-as-carnival-kicks-off/
Quote:
Other requirements
It’s not just masks — New Orleans has joined other major tourist destinations in the United States that are imposing other pandemic safety measures.
Anyone 5 or older must have proof of at least one vaccine shot — or a negative result from a Covid-19 test taken within the past 72 hours — to enter many indoor venues that appeal to tourists. These include:
• Restaurants, bars and breweries• Gyms and indoor fitness centers• Sports complexes• Concert and music halls• Event spaces such as hotel ballrooms• Pool halls, bowling alleys and arcades• Casinos