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)
Looking At Positives From The First Year of Covid-19 In Kalamazoo
While remembering those we've lost and those who have been negatively affected by it is important, I think we should also use this date to celebrate the things we do have, and the changes that the pandemic has brought for us positively
Michigan Identifies First Case of New COVID-19 Variant in Jackson County
It's the first instance in Michigan of the variant first found in South Africa
Calhoun County Jail Following All Recommendations Amid COVID Cases
County Board Chair Frisbie: "We do a good job in almost every area."
Bench Warrant For Allegan County Restaurant Owner Who Defied Shutdown Orders
A restaurant owner in Holland vows to continue fighting after a judge issues a bench warrant for the owner for defying state shutdown orders.
MI Will Ease COVID Restrictions on Restaurants Beginning March 5
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon that COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants will be eased beginning on Friday, March 5, 2021.
Michigan Man Joins Circuit Court Zoom Hearing Shirtless
This is not an SNL skit. This guy really joined his court hearing topless.
Battle Creek Pancake House To Reopen
Spread the word... the Pancake House in Battle Creek is opening in less than a week.
6 Ways to Signup for Your COVID-19 Vaccine in Michigan
Reliable information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services about multiple ways to get signed up for the Coronavirus vaccine.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Will End After Season 8
Production of the season has been delayed for several reasons.
Battle Creek VA Medical Center Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-in Clinic to Veterans over 65
For Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare