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.
MDHHS Sends Text Messages to See If You’ve Been Vaccinated
Texts have some wondering how they get private numbers
Lansing Community Centers To Reopen After Being Closed
An executive directive and an executive order were signed earlier by Mayor Andy Shor, adjusting a few of the restrictions that have been in place due to COVID-19.
Lansing Lugnuts Change Mask Policy At Stadium
The Lugnuts just recently announced that they are going to be changing their mask policy at the stadium for those who elect to outdoor seating this season, effective immediately.
Whitmer Strikes Down Rule She Violated at Lansing Bar
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration has struck down the very rule she violated at a Lansing bar this weekend.
COVID-19 Numbers Reach A Low For Weekend With Over 1,000 Cases
We saw a record low of COVID-19 cases here in the state of Michigan this past weekend, with only 1,378 cases reported over both Sunday and Monday, with only 14 deaths.
Those Fully Vaccinated No Longer Required To Mask Up At Work In Michigan
The benefits of being fully vaccinated in Michigan continue.
Michigan Won't Have Any Permanent COVID-19 Rules After All
There at one time, were talks of making some of our current COVID-19 rules and restrictions, into permanent rules to follow.
MIOSHA Attempts to Clarify Rules For Vaccinated Michigan Workers
Michigan workers have been left in a grey area because of workplace rules set by MIOSHA, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. MIOSHA has now attempted to clarify the rules to allow workers to go maskless if they've been vaccinated.
Ditching the Mask Feels So Good, Doesn’t It? [OPINION]
Having the freedom to finally take off facemasks indoors is more glorious than I had ever expected.
2021 Mackinac Bridge Walk Is a Go, If We Meet Vax Goals
After a virtual public meeting on Tuesday morning, Mackinac Bridge Authority is still tentatively planning to hold the annual Labor Day walk. But at this time, the walk will only take place if 70% of the state is vaccinated.