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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200 COVID-19 Kits to be Given Away Ahead of Fall Resurgence
Just when you thought we might be coming out of this pandemic, health officials have started talking about a fall "resurgence."
Dr.Fauci Warns Against Thanksgiving Gatherings
What can we do to make sure that those closest to us don't contract COVID-19? Keep it small.
AMC Theatres Could Run Out of Money By the End of the Year
The country’s biggest theater chain says it needs more funds.
Governor Edwards Has Extended Phase 3 for Louisiana
If you were hoping to break free of the restrictions that have been in place since May of this year, I've got some bad news.
COVID Cancels Local High School's Football Games
As if having Hurricane Delta targeting the state isn't enough, another coronavirus cancelation is like adding insult to injury for a local high school football team.
Taco Bell Breakfast is Back!
Apparently, 2020 taketh away - but 2020 also giveth back.
The Oldest Public Aquarium in Texas Will Close for Good
Currently, the aquarium is trying to find new homes for nearly 4,000 animals.
President Trump & First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive for COVID-19
President Trump announced that he and his wife, Melania Trump, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump shared the news on Twitter early Friday morning.
First of 200 Bed Bath & Beyond Closings Announced, LA on the List
According to CEO Mark Tritton, this move will save the company somewhere between $250 and $350 million annually.
The Banks Family Returns In ‘Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)’
Watch the new trailer for the upcoming mini-sequel.