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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Van Morrison in Legal Bid to Force Country Out of Lockdown
Singer begins procedure over Northern Ireland venue closures that could end up in court.
Louisiana School Enrollment is Down Almost 17,000 - Here's Why
The drop in filled desks this school year goes well beyond the expected parameters.
Retired Medical Workers Needed to Administer COVID Vaccines
Louisiana will soon get enough of the COVID vaccine, that volunteers are needed to help administer the vaccine
More Contagious Strain of COVID-19 Has Been Found in Louisiana
You know it was just a matter of time before the COVID-19 crisis took a turn for the worse. With new infection rates skyrocketing in our state, the last thing we needed was the news we got today. A mutated, and more infectious form of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in L…
Louisiana Supreme Court Suspends Trial By Jury Due to COVID
That order goes for civil and criminal cases - and is effective immediately.
Governor Keeps Louisiana in Modified Phase 2
Despite a grim message from the Governor, Louisiana will stay in Phase 2 for the next 28 days.
Governor Edwards May Increase COVID Restrictions Today
The Governor will address the state's current COVID restrictions this afternoon.
Fairgrounds Vaccine Operation Is Up and Going
The drive-through flu vaccine operation is up and going at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds. Cars lined up early this morning to get in line. This vaccine operation is for folks over age 70. You must be pre-registered to get the vaccine during this clinic.
Governor Edwards To Hold COVID-19 Press Conference Today
Governor John Bel Edwards will take the podium today in Baton Rouge to discuss the state's COVID-19 cases and whether or not Louisiana will move out of Phase Two of reopening the economy.
Here's Where You Sign up to Get the Vaccine at Fairgrounds
A drive-through vaccination clinic is being set up at the State Fairgrounds in Shreveport.
COVID Sick-Pay Protection Stopped on January 1st
The "requirement" part of the law ended on January 1st, 2021 - but that doesn't mean you necessarily have go to work sick.
This State is Considering 'COVID Camps' for the Sick
Imagine being declared a "disease risk," removed from your home and held in a "facility" for the health of your community. One state thinks this is a good idea.