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.
Spartan Players Test Positive For COVID-19
In a press conference on Wednesday, Michigan State Basketball coach Tom Izzo announced two positive tests for COVID-19.
Michigan Surpasses 230K COVID-19 Vaccinations
As vaccines roll out, 233,085 Michiganders have rolled up their sleeves to help put a stop to the pandemic.
Gov. Whitmer Asks Schools to Offer In-Person Learning by March 1
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Friday in which she strongly encouraged all K-12 schools in the state offer the option for in-person learning by March 1 and earlier than that if possible.
Swedish Festival Offers Chance to Watch Films Alone on an Island
It’s called The Isolated Cinema.
Next Phase Starts Monday; Vaccinations For People 65+
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today that Michigan residents ages 65 and older, along with some frontline workers, will be eligible to receive the Coronavirus vaccine beginning on Monday, January 11th, as the state moves into the next phase of vaccinations. So far, 80% of Covid-19 deat…
Teacher 'Farts' During Zoom Class With Third Graders
“That was a big one,” one of the students said.
Tom Cruise Caught on Tape Screaming At ‘Mission: Impossible’ Crew
Turns out following Covid protocols was the real impossible mission.
A Year of Hard to Find Items
This has been an interesting year to say the least. So many of us have had problems finding everyday things at the store.
COVID-19 Vaccine Phases in Michigan
With the vaccine currently being shipped, here are the phases for its distribution.