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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Covid-19 Booster Rules Getting Complicated; Mix and Match Coming?
In a world that makes less and less sense every day, add this to the mix: Government doctors and regulators are deciding right now if it's a good idea to allow mixing and matching booster shots. In other words, if you got the Moderna vaccine, could you get a booster of the Pfizer vaccine?
Michigan Businesses Preparing For OSHA Vaccine Mandate Following Biden Speech
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce warns Michigan businesses that the OSHA federal vaccine mandate could be implemented soon.
A Battle Creek High School Goes Virtual Through October 18th
Pennfield High School has pivoted to virtual learning due to the number of students infected with COVID-19 and quarantined.
MDHHS: Here’s Who Needs to get the COVID Booster Shot Right Now
There's been some confusion over who is eligible for a booster dose of the COVID vaccine. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spells it out.
Haunted Attraction Just Reopened in Ohio with 30,000 Live Bats
If Haunted Houses don't scare you anymore. How about 30,000 live bats during the Covid-19 pandemic?
You Won’t Believe this News Footage out of Richland from 1984
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah aired news footage from Richland, Michigan about the seatbelt mandate in 1984.
Some Students in Calhoun County Switch to Virtual Learning
Students at two area schools are forced to transition to virtual learning amid ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks.
Shiawassee Co. Corrections Officer Dies From COVID-19, Likely Contracted at Work
The Shiawassee County Sheriff's Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, after a corrections officer passed away from COVID-19 complications
Bronson Healthcare Will Require Vaccinations
A decision will affect all staff, contractors, volunteers, and vendors
Michigan Kids Hospitalized with COVID-19 at Alarming Rate
Physicians and nurses from 21 Michigan healthcare systems pen open letter as they battle 4th COVID-19 surge with less staff.