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)
Governor Updates Virus Fighting Plans for State
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards talks about the latest Coronavirus numbers for the state and ongoing plans to attempt to thwart the spread of the illness.
Can Your Shoes Spread Coronavirus?
At our house taking off your shoes the minute, you come inside is just something we did as kids. My mother is Japanese and it is tradition to take off your shoes at the door so we followed that practice.
Top 5 Worst TV Shows of All Time
I know a lot of folks are binge watching television during this medical crisis. Several of my friends are watching old shows like Seinfeld and The Office.
British PM Boris Johnson Tests Positive For COVID-19
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become the first major world leader to be diagnosed with COVID-19, or as its commonly known, coronavirus.
Louisiana Minister Says He Will Continue to Hold Worship Services
A Louisiana Pastor tells Dr. Phil the state can not tell him to stop holding worship services and he will continue to do so.
With No Live Sports, ESPN Turns to Disney Movies
Disney sports movies are getting primetime treatment on ESPN.
Local Pastor Dies After Testing Positive for Coronavirus
Pastor Ronnie Hampton tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Shreveport Company 3D Printing & Donating Medical Face Shields
Shreveport's LA New Product Development Team has announced their program to not only produce 3D printed face shields, but to donate them to Louisiana first responders.
Bossier's Chillbilly Twins' Coronavirus Song Goes Nationwide
Pam Pilkington Anderson, one of Bossier City's Chillbilly Twins singing duo, talks about the pairs song about the Coronavirus, "Flatten the Curve."
Locals Help with EMS Response in NOLA
The New Orleans community has been hard hit by the Coronavirus crisis. First responders have been struggling to keep up with the demand for services