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)
Ten Rules for Responding to Pandemic Emergencies
New report takes lessons learned to show how policymakers can both protect individual rights and effectively respond
Battle Creek Pancake House To Reopen
Spread the word... the Pancake House in Battle Creek is opening in less than a week.
Flags Lowered In Michigan To Honor American Lives Lost To COVID-19
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Michigan To Waive Tax Penalties on Unemployment Benefits
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Battle Creek VA Medical Center Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-in Clinic to Veterans over 65
For Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare
Meijer Hopes To Administer 25,000 Vaccinations This Week
Meijer announced an ambitious goal today. They are hoping to administer 25,000 Covid-19 vaccinations this week. Michigan's largest grocery chain, through its pharmacies, has been working towards this goal by setting up "clinics" the past few weeks in stores,
COVID Out of Pocket Costs to be Waived for Most of Michigan
Vaccinations, testing and treatment for COVID-19 will be covered by Michigan's health insurers, meaning you shouldn't have to pay a thing.
Calhoun County Needs More Vaccine
The current focus is to vaccinate school staffs and administer second doses
Gov. Whitmer Visits Pfizer Facility; Still Taking Government Credit for Vaccine
Should we thank the “Good Jobs for Michigan program” or Pfizer?