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)
Where Does Shreveport Rank in Number of COVID Cases?
Loads of questions have been flying around about this latest surge of COVID.
NSU Professor Leaving After FB Comment ‘I Wouldn’t Care if Every Unvaccinated Person Died’
A professor at NSU recently published a comment on Governor Edward's FB post that has set the wheels in motion for her immediate departure
WK Shreveport Nursing Hero Shares Thoughts on COVID, Goes Viral
Try not to cry, if you can, watching this local healthcare hero vent about the state of COVID-19, from the trauma for both patients and families, to how it's affecting our healthcare providers. There's no wonder her impassioned plea viral!
Governor Edwards Gives Impassioned Plea to Louisiana Residents
With a sharp rise in COVID cases in Louisiana, the Governor is urging residents get vaccinated and to mask up
When Does the Latest Mask Mandate Start for Caddo Parish?
Caddo Parish has enacted a new mask mandate. Get the details here.
Do You Have to Wear a Mask Tonight at Brookshire Grocery Arena?
3 Doors Down and Seether are set to rock the Brookshire Grocery Arena tonight in Bossier. Do I have to wear a mask?
Gov. Edwards Calls For the Return of Masks, Stops Short of Issuing Mandate
Despite the Governor's desperate plea for citizens to mask up, he stopped short of issuing any mandates.
Ochsner Will Soon Require Every Employee to Get Vaccinated
Once the vaccines receive FDA approval, all employees of Louisiana's largest hospital system, will be required to receive the COVID vaccination.
Louisiana Has Lost Four Months of Progress in COVID-19 Recovery
This is not the kind of news you want to hear going into your weekend.
Latest WHO Guidance Says Don’t Watch COVID Case Numbers
The World Health Organization advises Louisiana to stop looking at increases in COVID case numbers
Over 1,100 of New Louisiana COVID Cases are People Who’ve Been Vaccinated
To be clear, I am not an anti-vaxer. In fact, I annually get my flu vaccine praying the CDC guesses right each year for the prevalent strain.
How Much Alcohol Do We Drink in Louisiana After the Pandemic?
Here's what we know for sure. A lot of alcohol is consumed in Louisiana.