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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Michigan DNR Announces Opening Dates For Campgrounds & More
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources has announced the opening dates for state-managed campgrounds, harbors, and other outdoor spaces.
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland to Reopen June 10th
As things slowly start to open here in Michigan, Bronner's will be reopening the doors as well.
Michigan's Slow-Roll Reopening Continues
Retail stores are allowed to reopen today for in-person sales. Of course, the Governor is requiring continued adherence to safety protocols and capacity limits are being imposed.
Michigan Groomers Open, Salons & Barbers Forced To Remain Closed
Pet groomers will be allowed to resume business as Michigan nears the final stage of the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive orders while hair salons and barbershops are forced to remain closed.
Governor Whitmer Grilled By Members of Congress
Republican committee members challenged her assertions and reasoning. A lot of the focus was on the decision to allow COVID-19 patients to return to long care facilities throughout the state.
Planet Fitness Has a Plan for Reopening Gyms in Michigan
They've done all the heavy lifting and come up with a 45-page playbook for safe operations for members to get back to working out.
Battle Creek's Willard Library Getting Ready to Re-Open
Staff only June 8th; Curbside service in a week or two
Solid Number of Residents at Albion Testing Event Last Weekend
A weekend testing event in Albion for those that did not have access to COVID-19 testing fared well for Calhoun County residents.
Whitmer To Open Bars, Restaurants and Retail
Gatherings of up to 100 to be permitted No haircuts yet.