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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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.
Bronson Healthcare Will Require Vaccinations
A decision will affect all staff, contractors, volunteers, and vendors
Michigan Health Leaders ‘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.
Michigan Man Threatens Widespread Violence at County Meeting
"There's hell coming" was one of the threats a Michigan man shouted during an Ottawa County meeting this week.
Help Us Find This Indiana Nurse Who Recently Sang to a Patient
A nurse recently sang a Mariah Carey song for a Covid-19 patient and we would love to find her.
Grand Rapids Nurse Goes Viral with Anti-Vaccine and Anti-Mask Vid
A nurse at DeVos Children's Hospital that is passionately against masks and vaccines, continues to work with sick children.
67% of Michigan Deer Have Covid-19 Antibodies; Should We Worry?
A recent Federal Study shows a large number of white-tailed deer in Michigan have or had Covid-19. What does this mean for Michigan residents?