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)
Michigan Couple Played Over 1,000 Games During Pandemic
Trying to find a way to pass the time while you're cooped up with your partner?
Buffalo Wild Wings Kalamazoo Closed until Sept 30th?
One user says that a cook contracted COVID. Others claim to have inside information on a staff walk-out.
Ohio Man's Touch-Free Trick-Or-Treat System Goes Viral
This Dehli, Ohio man found a way to practice safe trick-or-treating during the pandemic.
Live Music on Kalamazoo State's Marquee Plus Drinks Specials
We're all craving live music, but what' can a band do when there are no live music venues to play in? You play on them...
Over 100 Ohio High School Students Must Quarantine After Party
Health officials in Summit County, Ohio are trying to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak following a huge 16th birthday party.
The Perfect Socially Distanced Candy Delivery System - Halloween
You, too, can create this simple candy delivery device and save Halloween for the children in your neighborhood.
U of M Students With Covid Pushed Into Roach Infested Apartments
A student literally goes viral as he brings attention to shocking conditions with no supplies at U of M campus.
Here's What Planet Fitness Looks Like During the Pandemic
Here's how going to the gym in Michigan during the pandemic is quite a bit different than we're used to.
An Ohio Cookie Monster Attacked A McDonald's Employees on Video
A 24-year-old woman wanted a McDonald's cookie really, really bad. Now she's in jail.
Dwayne Johnson Reveals Covid-19 Diagnosis
His wife and two daughters also tested positive for the virus.