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)
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Shreveport in 2020?
We have been dealing with COVID-19 across the nation and the world since early in the spring. It doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon.
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacies Distributing COVID-19 Vaccine
The Lufkin-based grocery chain has begun the massive undertaking of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to those most at risk.
House Approves Trump's $2K Checks, Sending to GOP-led Senate
The House has voted overwhelmingly to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments.
How to Get Your Independence Bowl Ticket Refund
We got the sad news Sunday, that the 2020 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl set for this Saturday, had been canceled. Now they've released information on how to obtain ticket refunds.
Are Truck Drivers the Least Appreciated 'Essential Workers'?
Truckers are incredibly essential but seem to be forgotten when it comes to praising 'essential workers'.
La. Attorney General Warns of COVID Vaccine Scam
The latest ploy of con-artists involves the fear some Louisiana citizens have in regards to the coronavirus pandemic.
Congress Seals Agreement on COVID Relief, Government Funding
Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Louisiana's Newest Congressman Hospitalized with COVID-19
Louisiana's newest congressman has been admitted to a hospital a day after announcing that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Dr Ghali: COVID Vaccine 'An Early Christmas Gift'
Dr. GE Ghali, Chancellor at Shreveport's LSU Health Shreveport, talks about the COVID 19 vaccine and the medical front-liners who will be the first recipients.