COVID-19’s impact on the Venice carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The streets of Venice would normally be packed with people donning glamorous masks this time of year for the centuries-old tradition of carnival. But with the ongoing pandemic, things are moving online. Carnival organizer Massimo Andreoli tells us what the change means for the festival. And we hear from Jimi Setchim, executive chef at Broussard's restaurant in New Orleans, about how COVID-19 is impacting upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations later this week.