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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New Jobs That Coronavirus Helped Create
Jobs that were basically created due to the COVID-19 crisis
GOHSEP says Hurricane Prep Plans will be Altered Due to COVID-19
Today marks the official start of the 2020 hurricane season and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness wants you to get prepared for a projected busy season.
Governor To Announce Decision on Phase 2 at 2:30
You can stream the Governor's news conference here.
Pandemic EBT Card Sign-Up Deadline Is Next Week
Many Louisiana families are struggling to put food on the table for their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Edwards to Announce Decision on Phase Two Later Today
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will be holding a press conference today to announce whether or not Louisiana will be moving into Phase Two of reopening.
Face Mask Breath is an Unexpected Problem
It doesn't take long to discover that wearing a face mask ensures we're going to have an even closer relationship with our own breath. Even if it's not bad breath, it's more noticeable than ever, and that can get on our last nerve.
Post Shutdown Anxiety is a Reality for Many in Louisiana
For many, the lifting of shutdowns means having to go back outside into an uncertain environment. There is help available in Louisiana.
World Health Organization Challenges Mask Policies In The US
The World Health Organization says the public should only wear masks when caring for infected people
Golden Corral Plans to Reopen, Outlines Plans for Future
The buffet chain is making some changes but plans to keep operating.
103-Year-Old Granny Celebrates Surviving Covid-19 With Bud Light
The nursing home staff gave Ms. Jennie Stejna an ice-cold Bud Light to celebrate, which is something she loved and hadn’t had in a long time.
Misinformation About COVID-19 Can Come Through One Method
After looking at millions of tweets about coronavirus, they've figured out that there is one method that could be making information about the virus go... well, viral. And it's not always accurate.
Piccadilly On Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy Closed for Good
Now, more than ever - if there is a restaurant in town that you can't live without, support them as much as possible.