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NOLA Cat Lounge temporarily closes amid ringworm cases
NOLA.com • • health
Key Points:
- NOLA Cat Lounge in the Central Business District has temporarily closed after several resident cats contracted ringworm, a common and treatable fungal infection.
- The closure allows staff to conduct thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and treatment, with plans to reevaluate reopening after one week.
- Owner Kelly Johnson-Hill emphasized transparency and safety, noting infected cats were promptly removed and customers are advised to monitor for symptoms.
- The lounge plans to enhance sanitation measures, including possibly providing disposable shoe covers and replacing items that cannot be disinfected.
- The closure poses a financial challenge, prompting upcoming fundraising efforts and community support through an Amazon wishlist for replacement supplies.
