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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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?
Disney Parks To Require Face Masks Again as COVID Cases Surge
See Disney's list of requirements for an acceptable face mask.
Michigan to Offer $5 Million Lottery Incentive for COVID Vaccination
The state of Michigan to offer $5 million as well as thousands in scholarships as an incentive for residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
This Man Jumped into Lake Michigan 365 Days Straight
Saturday, June, 12th marked exactly one year since this Chicago man started his daily Lake Michigan dive. Here's why.
Michigan Covid-19 Update
Michigan reports a gradual drop in Covid-19 cases after seeing a shocking spike at the end of March thru the middle of May.
Many in Calhoun County are Reluctant to be Vaccinated
Health officials are trying to make it easy this week with drive-up clinics
Woman Violently Attacks Store Employees When Asked to Wear a Mask
This Ohio woman allegedly knocked out someone's tooth and bit another person after mask dispute in a supermarket.
Vaccines Have Been 99.99% Effective Against Covid-19 in Michigan
Here's what is really happening with the Covid-19 vaccines in Michigan.
Whitmer Urges Back To Virtual Classes, No Sports As Covid Returns
"To be very clear, these are not orders, mandates or requirements,"
Why Have Covid-19 Cases Spiked so Fast in Michigan?
Michigan is currently in the middle of the biggest Covid-19 spike in the U.S. But, why?