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.
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Pearl Jam Cancel Two Shows After Jeff Ament Gets COVID-19
Bassist's positive test comes less than a week after drummer Matt Cameron was sidelined by COVID.
Ozzy Osbourne Tests Positive for COVID-19, Wife Sharon Reveals
Legendary singer has experienced a string of recent health issues.
Keith Richards Addresses Eric Clapton’s Vaccine Skepticism
"I just want to get rid of this damn thing, and the only way I can see us doing it is everybody does as the doctor says," Richards said.
Two Years After the COVID Shutdown: How Rock Music Has Survived
It's been a rough couple of years, to say the least.
Eddie Vedder Tells Fans His COVID Was ‘Pretty Serious’
Pearl Jam frontman says he saw his life flash before him.
Here’s Where You Can Find Free N95 Masks in Shreveport-Bossier
I know, I know. A lot of us would happy if we never had to wear a mask again, but not everyone has that option. In fact, if I'm being honest, the only mask I want to wear is a Mardi Gras mask, but that's not the world we live in anymore.
Are Drinking Red Wine and Smoking Weed the Keys to Avoiding COVID?
Not too long ago I told you about studies that had found that two acids found in cannabinoids can potentially prevent a COVID-19 infection. Word has it that red wine can do it, too. Reverse sin tax, anyone?
Huh? Why Do You Have to Go In to Walmart for Home COVID Tests?
Now I never claimed to be the brightest, but explain this to me. Why would you have to go inside of Walmart to pick up an at-home COVID test that you ordered online when they offer curbside pickup?
Is Cannabis the Key to Stopping the Spread of COVID-19?
Laugh all you want at the idea of weed being a possible way to prevent infection by COVID-19, but there are actual studies that support the theory.
Here’s An Open Letter of Apology to Everyone I Hugged Saturday
I haven't tested positive for COVID-19, nor do I have any symptoms, but two people in my group have tested positive within the last 16 hours and this girl is in quarantine.
Bands Recruit COVID-Sniffing Dogs to Detect Virus on Tours
Results suggest trained dogs are more accurate than traditional testing protocols.