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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Governor Edwards Gives Impassioned Plea to Louisiana Residents
With a sharp rise in COVID cases in Louisiana, the Governor is urging residents get vaccinated and to mask up
Do You Have to Wear a Mask Tonight at Brookshire Grocery Arena?
3 Doors Down and Seether are set to rock the Brookshire Grocery Arena tonight in Bossier. Do I have to wear a mask?
If Vaccines Are the Answer, Why Not Mandate Them?
Legally speaking, the Government has every legal right to mandate vaccines. So, if the COVID vaccine is the answer, how come nobody has brought it up?
CDC and Biden to Issue New COVID Mask Guidelines to Combat Spike
Both the CDC and Biden administration will be issuing guidance that some people should resume wearing masks in public settings.
Gov. Edwards Calls For the Return of Masks, Stops Short of Issuing Mandate
Despite the Governor's desperate plea for citizens to mask up, he stopped short of issuing any mandates.
Ochsner Will Soon Require Every Employee to Get Vaccinated
Once the vaccines receive FDA approval, all employees of Louisiana's largest hospital system, will be required to receive the COVID vaccination.
Louisiana Has Lost Months of Progress in COVID-19 Recovery Effort
This is not the kind of news you want to hear going into your weekend.
Latest WHO Guidance Says Don’t Watch COVID Case Numbers
The World Health Organization advises Louisiana to stop looking at increases in COVID case numbers
Over 1,100 of New Louisiana COVID Cases are People Who’ve Been Vaccinated
To be clear, I am not an anti-vaxer. In fact, I annually get my flu vaccine praying the CDC guesses right each year for the prevalent strain.
How Much Alcohol Do We Drink in Louisiana After the Pandemic?
Here's what we know for sure. A lot of alcohol is consumed in Louisiana.
What Will it Take to Improve Louisiana’s COVID-19 Vaccination Rate?
According to the New York Times, Louisiana is tied for having the fourth-worst COVID-19 vaccination rate in the country.
Eric Clapton Feels ‘Ostracized’ By Friends Over His COVID Views
“My phone doesn’t ring very often,” the guitarist admits.