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.
Doctor: You Can Still Get COVID-19 After Being Vaccinated [VIDEO]
A local doctor explains why it's still possible to contract COVID-19 even after being fully vaccinated.
Get A COVID-19 Shot And You Can Get A FREE Krispy Kreme Donut!
Doughnut lovers, did you see this?
61% of Americans See Unwanted Weight Change During Pandemic [VIDEO]
It's reported that 61 percent of Americans experienced an unwanted change to their weight during the coronavirus pandemic.
This Weeks Mid-Michigan COVID-19 Update
The numbers of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases have gone up in numbers this week here in the state of Michigan this past week.
Nearly 56,000 Michigan Workers Receiving Grants for COVID-Relief
Michigan workers employed in the entertainment, hospitality, and indoor food-service industries will soon begin receiving grant payments of $793.
Working From Home? Having Back Or Neck Pain? You're not alone!
A lot of people have been reporting injuries, while just staying at home.
Michigan Named as “the Next COVID Hotspot”
Only Florida has reported more cases of the Coronavirus variant. This fact has experts warning that Michigan may be the next COVID hotspot.
If the Coronavirus is one thing, it's unpredictable. Early on, we were told that there was no need for masks...
If the Coronavirus is one thing, it's unpredictable. Early on, we were told that there was no need for masks...
Moderna is Now Giving Children the COVID-19 Shot as Part of Study
The study plans to enroll almost 7,000 children from the U.S. and Canada.
$622 Million Available for Michigan Landlords and Renters
Michigan launched a COVID Emergency Rental Assistance program making millions available for renters and landlords to avoid evictions and pandemic-related hardships.
‘Kiss Me, I’m Contagious’ T-Shirts Raising Eyebrows at Gaylord Michigan Bar
An up north bar that has been vocal about its disdain for Michigan's COVID-19 restrictions has printed 'Kiss Me, I'm Contagious' shirts for St. Patrick's Day.