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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Russia Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Skepticism
Several scientists have serious concerns about the vaccine, not just because of the lack of testing but because there were several reports claiming that scientists injected themselves with the prototype in order to boost development.
More Than 50% of Local Families Weren't Ready For a Pandemic
To be honest, I'm surprised that number isn't even higher.
State Auditor Says Louisiana COVID-19 Numbers Weren't Inflated
The announcement comes in response to claims that the totals were incorrect due to a rash of double-counting positive results.
College Football to Possibly be Postponed or Cancelled
In a report from ESPN late yesterday afternoon, we learned that the commissioners of the Power Five College Conferences held an emergency meeting to discuss the possibility of delaying Fall Football
8 Real Side Effects of Wearing a Face Mask & How to Fix Them
For the foreseeable future, these face-coverings will be as necessary as shoes and shirts.
Why 2020 Could Be the Year We Lose Fast-Food Breakfast
Although sales are bouncing back during the lunch rush, fast food chains are losing money by opening up their businesses to serve breakfast.
State Pledges a Million Masks for Louisiana School Children
Both students and staff must wear a face covering whenever possible.
Senator Cassidy Proposes '$1,000 For All' Stimulus Checks
Capitol Hill has been a flurry of ideas, proposals, second guesses and in some cases total confusion, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic
Louisiana Dog Confirmed to Have COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain issued a warning for people not to overreact about this news and abandon their pets
Governor Edwards Extends Phase 2 by 21 Days
Governor has announced that we're not quite ready to move forward.
Kids Can Carry Up to 100 Times More Coronavirus Than Adults
These findings could potentially change everything from policy in schools to the way an eventual vaccine is administered.
Judges Rejects Requests for Restraining Order Against Bar Closure
Federal judges in New Orleans and Lafayette have rejected requests from bar owners for a restraining order against the Governor’s bar closure order. Those owners are suing the state over the issue.