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)
Good News/Bad News in Louisiana’s COVID Fight
Hospitalizations and case counts are down but what the future might hold in the fight against COVID is what concerns state health officials the most.
Flower Shortage Could Affect Mother’s Day and Wedding Season
Because of the pandemic flowers for Mother's Day and Springtime weddings could be in short supply.
Prince Harry Receives Standing Ovation as He Calls for Universal COVID-19 Vaccine Access
"We cannot rest or truly recover until there is fair distribution to every corner of the world."
Do You Secretly Miss Having More Alone Time?
Most don't want to admit it, because people have died due to the pandemic, but they miss having extra alone time.
TSA Extends Mask Mandate Through September for Air Travel
If you have travel plans that include commercial aviation then you'll still need your face mask through at least September 13th.
Caddo Schools are Offering Crucial COVID Vaccine to Students 16+
Since keeping kids safe from infection is so tricky, school administrators have decided to fix this problem by offering the vaccine where they know kids can get it
The Most and Least Vaccinated Parishes in Louisiana
Data is compiled and distributed by the Louisiana Department of Health every Monday and Thursday.
Is It Safe to Send Kids to Summer Camp? CDC Offers Guidelines
Yes, kids can attend camp this year and yes, things will be a little but not a lot different.
Legislators Say ‘No’ to Vaccination Info on Louisiana License
A House Committee says there should be no connection between the privilege of driving and getting a vaccination.
Louisiana Governor – Decision on Mask Mandate Could Come This Week
The decision to discontinue face coverings could come as soon as this week depending on what the coronavirus data reveals.
Why Didn’t 2021 Oscars Attendees Wear Masks?
Find out why the 2021 Academy Awards attendees and nominees weren't required to wear masks.
More Than 30 U.S. Universities Make COVID Vaccination Mandatory
More and more higher learning institutions are making it mandatory for students to be vaccinated against the coronavirus shot.