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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CDC Loosens Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People [VIDEO]
The Centers for Disease Control has issued new guidelines on mask requirements, and it's good news for fully vaccinated people.
Michigan Meijer Stores To Offer Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccinations
Meijer stores will now offer a limited number of walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations each week.
Many in Calhoun County are Reluctant to be Vaccinated
Health officials are trying to make it easy this week with drive-up clinics
Michigan One of a Few States Seeing COVID-19 Spike in Children [VIDEO]
Just a few states are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases among children, and Michigan is one of them.
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?
Calhoun County Vaccinations at 28%; Kalamazoo at 35%
Expanded Walk-In Clinic is Wednesday in Battle Creek
Michigan Extends COVID Restrictions Adds Child Mask Requirements
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has extended COVID-19 related restrictions through May 24 and tightened mask rules for young children.
Most Calhoun County Residents Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Initial results from a survey conducted by Calhoun County health officials show the majority of county residents would get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Whitmer Says No New Restrictions, But Variant Cases Up Six Fold
The governor did not impose any new restrictions, but warned against not wearing, masks, sitting indoors at restaurants and other big gatherings, and continuing virtual learning.