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.
Masks Now Required In Michigan Child-Care Centers & Camps
Michigan Governor Whitmer has signed a new executive order that requires face coverings to be worn in all child-care centers, camps, and expands on mask usage for school buses and classrooms.
Michigan Businesses Pledge To Keep You Safe This Summer
The Pure Michigan Pledge is a seven step promise to keep residents and visitors safe. Find out what precautions Michigan businesses are taking for public health.
State Orders Virus Testing For Agricultural And Food Workers
Michigan agricultural workers and those employed at food processing plants are now required to be tested for the COVID-19 virus.
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Grand Ledge Schools To Announce Their Return To School Plan
A few of the schools in the Lansing area have already announced their plans on either going online or returning in-class instruction to schools.
Wisconsin has become the 34th state to require face coverings
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Dr. Khaldun on Mi Schools Opening: 'We're Not Rolling the Dice'
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun joined a town hall meeting to discuss the possibility of Michigan students returning to school in the fall.