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.
American Girl Dolls Honor COVID-19 Heroes
The dolls are: April, a paramedic; Laurent, a pilot; Sarah, a healthcare worker; Xavier, a grocery store worker; and Pam, a teacher. They are real people, and now will have an American Girl Doll named for them.
US Movie Theater Owners Share Nationwide Safety Protocols
Obviously, face masks are required.
Health Expert Says Going to Movie Theater Is ‘Not a Good Idea’
“It’s about the last thing I'd do right now.”
Traverse City Bar Also Says Quit Bullying Our Staff About Masks
The Little Fleet in Traverse City is taking Short's Brewings lead and asking customers to stay home if they're going to bully employees over having to wear a mask.
Check Out Michigan's List Of COVID-19 Restrictions By Region
With all of the executive orders due to coronavirus, it's hard to keep all of the restrictions, regulations, and rules straight, especially when they change depending on where you live.
G.R. Ford Airport First in Country to Test UV Robot for COVID-19
No other airport in the country is utilizing UV technology as a form of disinfection.
Watch Zeeland Christian School's Funny AF "Mask, Mask Baby" Video
Why read a boring school handbook when you can watch a hilarious video instead?
U.K. Socially Distanced Concert Venue Hosts First Show
The outdoor venue welcomed 2,500 fans, separated into private viewing areas.
REPORT: The Big 10 Has Officially Postponed the Football Season
There will be no football for Big 10 teams this fall. ESPN is reporting that various sources within the conference have confirmed to them that the conference is postponing football season with hopes of being able to play the season out in the spring.
The Michigan Pledge to Help Keep Us COVID Safe
The Michigan Pledge to Help Keep Us COVID Safe
Now A Felony In IL to Assault A Worker, MI Should Do The Same
Workers who are assaulted while asking the public to wear a mask or social distance have more protection in Illinois after their governor made the attack a felony.