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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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?
Get Those Masks Ready, Mandate Could be Coming Soon
Thanks a lot, Delta variant.
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?
If Vaccines Are the Answer, Why Not Mandate Them?
Legally speaking, the Government has every legal right to mandate vaccines. So, if the COVID vaccine is the answer, how come nobody has brought it up?
Gov. Edwards Calls For the Return of Masks, Stops Short of Issuing Mandate
Despite the Governor's desperate plea for citizens to mask up, he stopped short of issuing any mandates.
Latest WHO Guidance Says Don’t Watch COVID Case Numbers
The World Health Organization advises Louisiana to stop looking at increases in COVID case numbers
How Much Alcohol Do We Drink in Louisiana After the Pandemic?
Here's what we know for sure. A lot of alcohol is consumed in Louisiana.
Governor Edwards Lifts Louisiana School Mask Mandate
Starting today, the statewide mask mandate requiring students wear masks in class or at school programs and events has been lifted.
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Resumes Tapings With Audiences in June
Stephen Colbert is ready to return to the Ed Sullivan Theater.
‘Stop Tokyo Olympics’ Petition With Over 350,000 Signatures Submitted to Organizers
To date, the conservative but official report is that Japan has spent $15.4 billion to organize the Olympics in Tokyo.