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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Local Nightclub Reacts to Governor's Phase 3 Announcement
As expected, business owners and residents are NOT happy about the new rules.
Should the Saints Temporarily Move to Shreveport?
Mayor Cantrell has outlawed fans for sporting events in New Orleans. Should the Saints look for a new home?
Governor Outlines Louisiana's Phase 3 Plan
The new order will go into effect tonight at Midnight.
Governor to Give Coronavirus Update at 10:30
The Governor is expected to announce his decision on whether or not the state will stay in Phase 2.
Ochsner to Give Away 1,000 Cloth Masks in Shreveport This Week
The free masks will be handed out at several testing locations throughout Shreveport
The Hustler Club Opened This Weekend...But How?
So, a strip club can open but a regular bar can't? In short, yes.
Former Geek'd Con Guest Michael Rooker Tells His COVID Story
Former Geek'd Con guest Michael Rooker details his battle with COVID-19.
Dwayne Johnson Reveals Covid-19 Diagnosis
His wife and two daughters also tested positive for the virus.
Experts Worry As Eviction Protections End Across Louisiana
The eviction bubble in Louisiana could swell quickly, because landlords can evict a tenant in only 5 days after only 1 late payment.
Divorce Rates Continue to Skyrocket Since Start of Pandemic
In a perfect world, people would marry because they genuinely like the other person. But, it turns out that we live in much less than a perfect world.
CDC Backtracks on COVID Testing Guidelines
Now it looks like the CDC is crawfishing on that statement due to crushing criticism from the scientific and medical communities.