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)
Centenary College Book Bazaar Cancelled
With mounting health concerns in our area, many of Shreveport's yearly events have had to shut-down.
FDA Warns Against Ivermectin as COVID Treatment—Tractor Supply, Other Farm Stores See Shor…
A livestock dewormer known as the ivermectin has been hard to find in farm stores due to "COVID truthers" touting it as a supposed cure-all against the pandemic.
Report: FDA Could Give Pfizer Vaccine Full Approval on Monday
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration is aiming to give the 2-shot Pfizer vaccine full approval on Monday, a full two weeks ahead of their Labor Day deadline.
Trend Revealed Explaining Why Some Vaccinated People Are Catching COVID-19
Why are some people who took the COVID-19 vaccine still contracting the virus? Ochsner's Health Director of Hospital Quality explains a trend health officials are noticing.
2021 Angola Prison Rodeo Cancelled
Louisiana State Penitentiary officials have announced the 2021 Angola Prison Rodeo has been canceled.
NSU Professor Retiring After Facebook Comment About Unvaccinated
Today (08/03/21) Northwestern State University released a statement addressing the comment, free speech, and more.
Caddo Parish Public Schools Release COVID Protocols For Upcoming Year
Caddo Parish Schools with Dr. Lamar Goree have announced the COVID-19 Protocols for the 2021-2022 school year.
Texas v Louisiana: Why are Their Policies on Masks So Different?
Why and how are Texas & Louisiana's stances on COVID so different?
Governor Edwards Gives Impassioned Plea to Louisiana Residents
With a sharp rise in COVID cases in Louisiana, the Governor is urging residents get vaccinated and to mask up
Do You Have to Wear a Mask Tonight at Brookshire Grocery Arena?
3 Doors Down and Seether are set to rock the Brookshire Grocery Arena tonight in Bossier. Do I have to wear a mask?