On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practice for naming of new human infectious diseases.
State Orders Virus Testing For Agricultural And Food Workers
Michigan agricultural workers and those employed at food processing plants are now required to be tested for the COVID-19 virus.
Sam Neill Announces His Return to ‘Jurassic World’
Turns out the real dominion was the friends we made along the way.
The FDA Says Avoid These 103 Toxic Or Useless Hand Sanitizers
The FDA's list of hand sanitizers to avoid continues to grow and is now over 100 different products by 23 manufacturers.
Every Detroit Professional Athlete Confirmed With Coronavirus So Far
Here are all of the Detroit Pro Athletes that have tested positive for the Coronavirus so far
Grand Ledge Schools To Announce Their Return To School Plan
A few of the schools in the Lansing area have already announced their plans on either going online or returning in-class instruction to schools.
Stevie Nicks Says Wear a Mask and Become a 'Spiritual Warrior'
Late-night music-listening session made the Fleetwood Mac singer "slightly euphoric and inspired to be alive."
Fall Sports Scrimmages Canceled
In my opinion, this isn't the worst thing to happen. Stopping and or slowing the spread of this virus is the most important thing we can do to keep everyone safe, especially when sending children back into schools.
Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy Building New Socially Distant Sets
Your favorite shows will look different when they return to the air.
VIDEOS: Watch & Listen To These Nurse Stories About Covid-19
2 videos, 2 nurses, 2 stories. Their journey in the fight against Covid-19.
Spring Arbor Announces Reopening Plan
The plan for in-person classes has been announced for Spring Arbor University.