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.
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Bronson Healthcare Will Require Vaccinations
A decision will affect all staff, contractors, volunteers, and vendors
Stevie Nicks Cancels 2021 Concerts: ‘These Are Challenging Times’
Event adds its name to the growing list of 2021 concerts disrupted by the pandemic.
Lynyrd Skynyrd cancel Jackson County Fair concert + others
“Rickey is home resting and responding well to treatment,” band writes in a statement announcing four affected shows.
Disney Parks To Require Face Masks Again as COVID Cases Surge
See Disney's list of requirements for an acceptable face mask.
This Man Jumped into Lake Michigan 365 Days Straight
Saturday, June, 12th marked exactly one year since this Chicago man started his daily Lake Michigan dive. Here's why.
Governor Whitmer Tours Kalamazoo Expo Center Vaccination Clinic
In the continuing campaign to get Michiganders vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Whitmer visited the Kalamazoo County Expo Center's vaccination clinic.
Math Professor Breaks Down How Long it Will Take Michigan to Become ‘Fully Vaccinated’ [VI…
Just how long will it take Michigan to reach its goal of having 70% of residents vaccinated? A math professor breaks down the numbers.
Portage, Michigan Made Pfizer Vaccine is the ‘Status Vax’ for COVID-19?
Some of those who have received two shots of Pfizer have been putting on airs over those with shots of 'lesser' vaccines. Is this just dumb internet-era flexing or is there something to it?
Vaccines Have Been 99.99% Effective Against Covid-19 in Michigan
Here's what is really happening with the Covid-19 vaccines in Michigan.
Emotionally Charged Google Ad Chronicles COVID-19 Search Terms, Ends With Vaccine Call-to-…
The commercial has been viewed 6.6 million times as of publishing time.