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.
State Pulls Licenses and Issues Fines Over COVID-19 Issues
The public health order issued on Sunday the 15th set up new restrictions on dine-in seating at restaurants and bars. They were essentially shut down save for takeout service.
COVID-19 Creating A “Chilling Effect”
The MSU report says its survey of over 1,000 US households shows that Thanksgiving celebrations may be down as much as 59 percent this year.
State Advances Septic Line COVID-19 Testing
The State of Michigan is getting serious about its work to trace the COVID-19 virus through septic lines. It is awarding close to $10 million to not quite two dozen project sites around the state.
Michigan Couple Battling COVID Celebrate Anniversary in Hospital
Nurses at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak helped make Chet and Madeline Kempa's anniversary special as they helped the couple celebrate their special day.
State Beefs Up Virus Safety Enforcement This Week
The state is reporting a notable bump in virus cases in the last three weeks. That includes 28 new outbreaks in manufacturing plants and at construction sites.
Michigan COVID-19 Numbers Reach Over 280,000
The number of COVID-19 cases here in Michigan has reached another record-breaking number.
Delhi Township Closing All Buildings
Delhi Township will be closing all their township facilities and buildings to the public on Wednesday
Free Metered-Parking In The City Of Lansing For The Rest Of 2020
Probably the best news you've heard all year, right? Free parking.