Coronavirus in West Michigan: 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.
Fast Food Chains Across U.S. including in MI Adding Jobs
We're talking thousands of job openings are available across the nation at fast-food restaurants, with locations in West Michigan.
MI is "On Track" to Contain COVID-19 Spread Throughout State
While other states are increasing in confirmed cases of COVID-19, Michigan is on track to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus.
A Filmmaker Turned His Tiny Short Into the #1 Movie in America
“Unsubscribe” was the number #1 movie in America last week thanks to a clever scheme.
Michigan's Response To COVID-19 Is One Of The Best In The Nation
I think it is about time for Michiganders to give a big thanks to Big Gretch for her very strict but effective response to COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch the Original ‘Ghostbusters’ Cast Reunited For a Great Cause
They appeared on Josh Gad’s ‘Reunited Apart’ to raise money for groupsan working to ending mass incarceration in the U.S.
What to Include in a Coronavirus Time Capsule
It would be interesting if someone did a "Coronavirus Time Capsule". Just what items would we put into the capsule that would represent what we have been going through for the first part of the year 2020.
Greek Fest Cancelled in Grand Rapids
We're going to have to wait until next year to "Eat, Dance, Be Greek."
ArtPrize 2020 Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Touted as the world's largest art competition, the event was slated to celebrate its twelfth year in 2020. Instead, it won't be happening and, according to a release, organizers are planning to, "take time to evaluate the possibility of future events."
Social Distancing Shoes are Available
Everywhere you hear about “social distancing” and keeping at least 6 feet away from each other. A Romainian shoe maker has come up with a solution….Grigore Lup -- a Transylvanian cobbler who has been making shoes for 39 years -- has developed long-nosed size 75 shoes.
Fingers! A Great Restaurant of West Michigan's Past
Fingers was founded in 1946 by Paul and Helen Finger on Plainfield, and it became the place to go for great family-style chicken dinners. Yum! I'm beginning to drool!
Gov. Rolls Back Restrictions On Visitors In Hospitals & Dr Office
There are rules to follow, but you can now visit friends and family in the hospital or accompany family members to doctor visits.