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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Quarantine to be Optional for COVID Exposed Bossier Parish Students
Parents and guardians of Bossier Parish Students received an email Friday (10/22/21) about upcoming new protocols when it comes to students being exposed to COVID-19.
John Bel Extends Louisiana’s Mask Mandate Another Month
Despite decreasing numbers, the Governor is keeping things 'as-is' for another month.
Will Mardi Gras Parades Return to Louisiana in 2022?
Will Louisiana miss another year of 'Letting the Good Times Roll' in 2022? Revelers statewide want to know!
Centenary College Book Bazaar Cancelled
With mounting health concerns in our area, many of Shreveport's yearly events have had to shut-down.
Report: FDA Could Give Pfizer Vaccine Full Approval on Monday
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration is aiming to give the 2-shot Pfizer vaccine full approval on Monday, a full two weeks ahead of their Labor Day deadline.
Get Great Deals if You Cruise Out of New Orleans this Fall
If you're willing to roll the dice and cruise this fall, they're offering some incredible deals when you leave from the Port of New Orleans!
Are Local Students Being Forced to Eat in the Heat on Buckets?
To be fair, I don't have a dog in this fight, but I'm not sure I feel comfortable with middle school students being made to eat outside, in the Louisiana heat, on buckets???
LSU's Mike VII Got His Covid-19 Shots in Time for LSU Football
As part of his preparation for the upcoming LSU Football season, Mike VII, LSU's live mascot, is ready to go having had both of his COVID-19 shots!
Louisiana Hospitals in Desperate Need of More Healthcare Workers
Dr. Joe Kanter has called into question the quality of healthcare that patients can currently expect from fifty hospitals across the state.
Here's How to Learn the Greek Alphabet with an Easy Song!
Last year we had to learn the Greek alphabet here in Louisana because of hurricanes. This year we need to know it because of COVID-19 variants!
520 Ochsner Employees in Quarantine After Testing Positive With COVID
If you think life was rough trying to find toilet paper in March and April of 2020, imagine you are in need of health care and you can't find a nurse.
Mayor Perkins Urges Shreveport Businesses to Get Employees Vaccinated
Mayor Adrian Perkins has called on Shreveport business leaders to urge their employees to get the vaccination.