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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May 5 Election Workers Needed
The real staffing issue is that many election workers that have served local offices are seniors and many are not willing to work the May election due to their increased vulnerability to the COVID-19 virus.
Careful - Scammers Are Using COVID-19 To Get Your Money
Some are asking for information that should be closely held and never revealed to anyone over the phone. Things like social security numbers and bank account data.
COVID-19 Presents a Problem In Caring For Dementia Patients
Care Tips for Dementia and COVID-19
Mattawan Teacher Printing 3D Masks; Seeks Help.
Jarrod DeGroff is using his engineering background to print 3D materials, which can print 10 masks and 10 face shields a day.
Debate Over Extending State Virus Emergency Is Heating Up
When lawmakers meet tomorrow, there appears little chance the majority will support the Governor’s request for another 70 days of emergency control over the state.
Seniors Can Still Get Meal Safely During Covid-19 Outbreak
The State of Michigan says it has received some additional funding ($7.5 Million) to provide meals for older adults, and is looking to make those seniors and the loved ones aware of such delivery programs.
MHSAA Officially Cancels Winter and Spring High School Sports
No Champions in Winter Sports for 2020
Calhoun County Has First Covid-19 Death
Adult Victim Was a Resident at Advantage Living Center
Comerica Closes Battle Creek Bank Lobbies Until Further Notice
Drive-Thru open on E. Columbia and 20th Street
Kalamazoo Health Officer Recommends Screening of All 'Essentials'
Even though we're at least two to three weeks into the current state of the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic stuatus in Michigan, the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department has issued a recommendation for "all essential service providers and businesses in Kalamazoo County t…