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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Governor John Bel Edwards offers a very simple explanation as to why the mandate won't be dropped anytime soon.
COVID Pandemic: Louisiana State Health Officials Expressing Optimism
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The Shreveport University is going against the wishes of the student population and making the Spring ceremony a virtual event.
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CDC Says Those Vaccinated Can Gather Without Masks
The CDC is saying if you're fully vaccinated you can ditch the mask.
More Louisiana People Can Soon Get Covid Vaccine
More people in Louisiana will soon be eligible to get the Covid vaccine.
Louisiana Program Offers Financial Help for Renters and Landlords
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Phase Three Welcome News for Struggling Louisiana Businesses
Business leaders from across the state are optimistic that Louisiana and the nation are about to put the restrictions of the pandemic behind them.
Texas Will Allow Full Capacity Concerts, Lifts Mask Mandate
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