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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The WHO Has a Troubling 20-Year Prediction for Michigan
We're going to be dealing with Covid for a long time, but it's not for the reason you think.
Michigan Judge Slams Holland Restaurant Owner and it’s Hilarious
A West Michigan woman disrespects the court and the judge throws the book at her.
Michigan’s COVID Infection Rate Is Higher Than National Average
With the exception of Wayne and Macomb counties, all others in Michigan are still experiencing a rise in positive COVID cases.
University of Michigan Doc Predicts Pandemic Will Come to an End in 2022
A leading doctor and professor at the University of Michigan is making a bold prediction, saying the Coronavirus pandemic will come to an end in 2022.
Michigan Hospital Reports Cause Of Death As Covid, Was That True?
What is really going on?
What Surprised Me When I Contracted Covid
Did you have the same reaction?
A Michigan Teacher Quarantines in Bathroom After Testing Positive Mid-Flight
This West Michigan native ended up isolated in an airplane bathroom for over 3 hours after testing positive for Covid-19 on her way to Iceland.
Calhoun County Breaks Record for Number of COVID-19 Patients
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 reached a new record in Calhoun County.
Michigan Has Reached It’s Covid Vaccination Goal What’s Next?
These numbers are worse than last October and November.
A Battle Creek School is Back to Remote Learning Until November 22
Pennfield Schools is forced to move to virtual learning for grades K-12 following a staff shortage for transportation.