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)
Masks Are Now Required on Public Transit
Hopping on the bus, Gus? You'll need a mask. Under Gov. Whitmer's new executive order, it's no longer optional, but mandatory to wear one while on public transit.
Michigan's Governor Signs Order Requiring Face Masks Indoors
Late Friday morning it was announced that Governor Whitmer had signed an executive order that goes in effect on Monday, July 13 requiring face coverings be worn inside all public spaces as well as crowded outdoor spaces.
18 Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed at DENSO Manufacturing - 1 Dead
The company did note in their statement to WWMT that their, quote, "top priority is the health and safety of their employees."
EPA Says Two Lysol Products Kill COVID-19
Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol’s Disinfectant Max Cover Mist are the first to win government approval as effective against SARS-COV-2, the root virus that creates COVID-19.
What Happened to HairMasters in Portage?
Is HairMasters on Westnedge Ave the latest casualty of Covid-19 in Portage, Michigan?
A Michigan Grocery Store Will Charge You For Not Wearing Mask
No shirt, no shoes, no mask; no service.
Michigan Hospital Creates Covid Test That Produces Rapid Results
On average, many of the tests we have in Michigan produce results within 24 to 48 hours after a sample is received. But Beaumont Hospital on Michigan's east side has just come up with a test which gives results in under an hour.
Battle Creek's Blue Moon Fitness Throws In The Towel
Joel Potter contends the virus closing orders from Governor Gretchen Whitmer make no sense. Potter says physical fitness and all that goes with that are essential factors to life.
Shakespeare's Pub Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19
This staff member has not been in to work for 5 days. When they did come to work, they were at the pub for 20 minutes.
Allegan County Fair 2020 Officially Cancelled
Can't say we didn't see this coming, as we have had to see so many of our summer traditions cancelled due to the Coronavirus, but that doesn't mean it doesn't sting a little. Here's to next year!