Coronavirus in West Michigan: 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.
New Covid-19 Stimulus Bill Would Make Illegal Streaming a Felony
Breaking the law would be punishable by up to 10 years in jail.
Teacher ‘Farts’ During Zoom Class With Third Graders, Hilarity Ensues
“That was a big one,” one of the students said.
Michigan House Approves Bipartisan $465M COVID-19 Relief Bill
Michigan families could soon be seeing some economic relief in the form of a bipartisan bill approved by the Michigan House of Representatives.
Nathan Apodaca, Viral Skateboarding TikTok Star, Tests Positive for COVID-19
Move over, Fleetwood Mac—Nathan's new anthem is Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."
BREAKING: FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine; Shots To Be Given Within Days
Federal officials just authorized the emergency use of the first COVID-19 vaccination.
Michigan’s ‘Pause’ Extended Through December 20
Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with the Michigan Department of Health and Humane Services announced Monday that Michigan's "Pause to Save Lives" has been extended through Sunday, December 20.
Gov. Whitmer, State Health Officials Issue New COVID-19 Orders to Help Slow the Spread
On Sunday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spoke to Michiganders, and issued new orders to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within the state of Michigan.
Indoor Gatherings in Michigan Now Limited to 50 People Or Less
Following a spike in cases of COVID-19 across the state of Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have tightened restrictions on indoor gatherings, dine-in restaurants, and more.