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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Local Flour Company Rolls Out COVID Relief and Expands Business
When like hands you lemons... Knappen Milling was able to restock store shelves with flour when they were empty and grow their business in a new way.
Here's How To Be Safe From The Virus At Kalamazoo Pools & Beaches
Maybe at some point, before there's a cure or vaccine, we'll have gotten used to this like always putting on a seat belt. If only it was that quick and easy.
How COVID-19 Suddenly Halted Music, and What May Be Next
At first, the threat actually ran parallel to business as usual.
Van Buren County Youth Fair is Cancelled for 2020
Sad news out of Hartford, Mi hit facebook at 3 this morning announcing the cancellation of the Van Buren County Youth Fair.
Billboard at Indiana Border States: You're Sure About This?
Does that mean that Indiana will become your vacation destination for while we wait for our state's restrictions to be lifted?
“Live Performance Producers Are Giving Up on 2020,” New York Times says
While we've already see a socially distanced Arkansas show and drive-in concerts and festivals, it seems a return to large, crowded events like full-scale festivals, arena shows, or even packed club shows are still a ways away.
Ride the Cedar Point Roller Coasters Virtually
This is usually the time of year we start to plan our annual trek to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. This year is so different... Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the park remains closed. But you can still ride the roller coasters -- virtually.
Doobie Brothers Postpone 2020 Tour With Michael McDonald
Coronavirus pandemic has shelved their 50th-anniversary trek, their first with former frontman since 1996.
Cannabis Possibly Found In Kalamazoo Could Fight Cornonavirus
There has been plenty of findings that have determined the medical and industrial value of marijuana and hemp but there has been no attempt to capitalize on it.
If You Get A Call From Michigan HHS, Answer It
Answering this call could save lives. Here's why.