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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LSU’s Mike VII Got His Covid-19 Shots in Time for LSU Football
As part of his preparation for the upcoming LSU Football season, Mike VII, LSU's live mascot, is ready to go having had both of his COVID-19 shots!
Louisiana Hospitals in Desperate Need of More Healthcare Workers
Dr. Joe Kanter has called into question the quality of healthcare that patients can currently expect from fifty hospitals across the state.
Stevie Nicks Cancels 2021 Concerts: ‘These Are Challenging Times’
Event adds its name to the growing list of 2021 concerts disrupted by the pandemic.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Cancel Gigs, Guitarist Tests Positive for COVID-19
“Rickey is home resting and responding well to treatment,” band writes in a statement announcing four affected shows.
Queen’s Brian May on Anti-Vaxxers: ‘I Think They’re Fruitcakes’
Guitarist also says of Eric Clapton, "[H]e’s my hero, but he has very different views from me in many ways.”
REO Speedwagon to COVID Deniers: ‘Call Me Back When You Catch It’
Frontman Kevin Cronin had some harsh words for those questioning the severity of the pandemic.
Here’s How to Learn the Greek Alphabet with an Easy Song!
Last year we had to learn the Greek alphabet here in Louisana because of hurricanes. This year we need to know it because of COVID-19 variants!
Live Nation Will Allow Artists to Require Vaccination for Shows
“We know people are eager to return to live events and we hope these measures encourage even more people to get vaccinated,” the company explains.
520 Ochsner Employees in Quarantine After Testing Positive With COVID
If you think life was rough trying to find toilet paper in March and April of 2020, imagine you are in need of health care and you can't find a nurse.
Tour Postponements and Cancellations Are Happening Again
It's a deja vu feeling, as concert plans are once again being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Perkins Urges Shreveport Businesses to Get Employees Vaccinated
Mayor Adrian Perkins has called on Shreveport business leaders to urge their employees to get the vaccination.
Where Does Shreveport Rank in Number of COVID Cases?
Loads of questions have been flying around about this latest surge of COVID.