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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State Lawmakers Call For an End to Restaurant Ban
“Restaurant Dine-In Day” is Planned for January 16th
A Young Plainwell Woman Fighting Covid-19 Needs Our Help
The family of a young mother of 3 from Plainwell, Michigan needs our help as she has been fighting Covid-19 for 3 months.
State Slaps Portage Restaurant With Big Fine For Covid Violation
The state of Michigan announced today The Daily Grind, a small restaurant located on Portage Road in Portage was fined $2,000 on December 16th for what it terms "violation of the public health order put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health by establishing restric…
Pop-Up Virus Test Site Today in Coldwater
The location for today's Coldwater site is at 306 Clay. That’s the garage used by the Branch Area Transit Authority.
Whitmer Signs Covid Relief Bill, But Not Without Changes
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a Michigan Covid Relief Bill Tuesday, but using her line-item veto prerogative, took some items out of it, including a tax break for businesses related to unemployment benefits.
Historic Marshall Restaurant To Temporarily Close
The historic Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub of Marshall announced that after much contemplation they will be temporarily closing following Christmas Eve.
Outdoor Dining in Michigan In December? Yes, Its Warm and Fun
We looked at each other and thought, for December. in Michigan, this isn't bad. Outdoor seating at our favorite restaurant.
Its Here! The Yes There Really is a Kalamazoo Vaccine T-Shirt
To celebrate this victory, a Kalamazoo resident created the perfect t-shirt.
Gov Extends Restaurant Closure; But HS, Casinos, Movies, Can Open
The financial pain will continue for Michigan restaurants for at least another month, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the ban on indoor dining in Michigan through January 15th, 2021, but there is a "but". The governor said today "if we substantially sustain our progress we will …