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)
Science: How To Get Your Smell Back After COVID-19
Can't smell after you've gotten COVID-19? There is a way to get your sense of smell back, and it literally costs maybe $5 bucks in scents.
Michigan Loosens Mask Mandate for Athletes and Outdoor Events
Some changes to Michigan's mask mandate were issued last night.
Carrot and Stick: Whitmer Plan to Reopen State Tied to Vaccine
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced her latest plan in dealing with the Covid pandemic. The plan ties the number of vaccination to loosening current restrictions, some of which have been in place since early last year.
Michigan Meijer Stores To Offer Limited Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccinations
Meijer stores will now offer a limited number of walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations each week.
Portage, Michigan Made Pfizer Vaccine is the ‘Status Vax’ for COVID-19?
Some of those who have received two shots of Pfizer have been putting on airs over those with shots of 'lesser' vaccines. Is this just dumb internet-era flexing or is there something to it?
Ted Nugent Says He ‘Officially Tested Positive for COVID-19’
"I thought I was dying," the rocker admitted while announcing the news.
Calhoun County Vaccinations at 28%; Kalamazoo at 35%
Expanded Walk-In Clinic is Wednesday in Battle Creek
Alice Cooper Says He ‘Lost 15 Pounds’ Due to COVID-19
He had been diagnosed with the disease in December.
Michigan Extends COVID-19 Restrictions Adds Child Mask Requirements
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has extended COVID-19 related restrictions through May 24 and tightened mask rules for young children.
Whitmer Says No New Restrictions, But Variant Cases Up Six Fold
The governor did not impose any new restrictions, but warned against not wearing, masks, sitting indoors at restaurants and other big gatherings, and continuing virtual learning.