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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Louisiana School Enrollment is Down Almost 17,000 - Here's Why
The drop in filled desks this school year goes well beyond the expected parameters.
Retired Medical Workers Needed to Administer COVID Vaccines
Louisiana will soon get enough of the COVID vaccine, that volunteers are needed to help administer the vaccine
More Contagious Strain of COVID-19 Has Been Found in Louisiana
According to health officials, this new strain hasn't been shown to cause greater illness - but it is much more contagious.
Research: COVID Lockdowns Have No Clear Benefits
New research says COVID-19 lockdowns show no benefits vs regular mitigation efforts
In New Jersey Smokers Will Get Vaccine Before Teachers & Transit
Only seven and a half percent of the prioritized population has been immunized in New Jersey.
Concerts May Return by Fall '21 'If Everything Goes Right'
Dr. Anthony Fauci offered up a heartening potential timeline at a recent virtual conference organized by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals.
Failed at Distance Learning? Shreveport Kids Can Make it Up!
If you need some help getting back on the graduation track, or want to help Pathways in Education - click here.
Louisiana Supreme Court Suspends Trial By Jury Due to COVID
That order goes for civil and criminal cases - and is effective immediately.
Governor Keeps Louisiana in Modified Phase 2
Despite a grim message from the Governor, Louisiana will stay in Phase 2 for the next 28 days.
Governor Edwards May Increase COVID Restrictions Today
The Governor will address the state's current COVID restrictions this afternoon.
Has Louisiana Missed Bars or Gyms More During the Pandemic?
It may seem like a first-world kinda problem, but someone actually researched this!
Fairgrounds Vaccine Operation Is Up and Going
The drive-through flu vaccine operation is up and going at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. Cars lined up early this morning to get in line. This vaccine operation is for folks over age 70. You must be pre-registered to get the vaccine during this clinic.