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)
One Resolution Worth Keeping in 2021
I know that the issues of 2020 won't just cease to plague us (bad choice of words) when we hit midnight on December 31st, but I feel much more ready for 2021.
Save Our Stages: $15 Billion COVID Rescue Package for Live Venues
Senate minority leader hails “fighting chance” offered as part of $900 billion relief plan.
If You Get the COVID Vaccine, Who Pays For It?
When it's available to the general public, how much will it cost and who will actually have to pay for the new COVID vaccine?
Phrases From 2020 That Would Have Meant Nothing to You in 2019
Can I get a resounding AMEN when I say that 2020 has to have been the weirdest year in modern history?
La. Attorney General Warns of COVID Vaccine Scam
The latest ploy of con-artists involves the fear some Louisiana citizens have in regards to the coronavirus pandemic.
Caddo School Cancels In-Person Classes For the Rest of the Year
Tentatively, that puts kids out of the building until January 5th of 2021.
Can Louisiana or the Feds Mandate the COVID Vaccine?
Believe it or not, they can. Although it is highly unlikely to happen.
Alcohol Abuse Listed as Major Reason for Breakups During Pandemic
Heartbreaking new statistics show that one in four breakups during the pandemic in Louisiana have been due to alcohol abuse.
Did Dez Bryant Get Screwed By The NFL Over COVID Test?
Something seems fishy about this whole situation.
4 Shreveport Hospitals At Max Capacity Due to COVID-19
Unfortunately, unless the highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine turns this situation on its heels - the problem is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Could You Be Fired for Not Taking the COVID Vaccine?
This concept already exists in some industries in our country today.