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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Puppy Scams Are on the Rise in West Michigan
Better Business Bureau Says Pet Scams Are Up 500 Percent
Governor Pushes For Stimulus; Mentions Kalamazoo Business
During a Tuesday afternoon Covid-19 update, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer again pushed for stimulus relief, focusing on the state legislature, as a federal package seems to be languishing
Small Business Grants Available for MI Businesses Following CDC
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Michiganders Would Pay $500 to Get the COVID Vaccine Right Now
While we still don't know the plan for the rollout of a Coronavirus vaccine, Michigan residents say they would pay nearly $500 to cut in line for the shot.
Blue Moon Fitness In Battle Creek Closes
"This location has struggled financially for years and was only able to stay open because it was subsidized by our other locations. The final devastating blow was the impact of COVID-19 and the policies of the State of Michigan in responding to (COVID).
State Pulls Licenses and Issues Fines Over COVID-19 Issues
The public health order issued on Sunday the 15th set up new restrictions on dine-in seating at restaurants and bars. They were essentially shut down save for takeout service.
Audit - Hundreds Of Millions Lost On Fake Unemployment Claims
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