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.
Texas is 5th Least Safe State During COVID-19
This probably doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Texas isn't exactly considered a safe state during COVID-19. Here are the states ranked and the criteria used.
El Paso County Offering Vaccines on First-Come First-Served Basis
El Paso County will have it's second event with 1,500 vaccinations available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Vinton area.
Audience of 5,000 Attend Covid-19 Live Show Experiment in Barcelona
This was the largest experiment yet to view the viability of a mass gathering concert return.
3 El Paso School Districts Weigh In On 2021 Proms And The News Isn’t Good
The sun will come up tomorrow even if your kids don't go to prom. School districts are doing the right thing.
All Texas Adults Can Get COVID Vaccine Starting Next Week
All adults will be eligible and be vaccinated as vaccines become available.
As Texas Opens, UK COVID Variant Spreading Like Crazy in Houston
Most people knew it was too early to open things up. Now, as Texas has opened, a dangerous variant of COVID is spreading like crazy in Houston.
With Texas Now Open, What Are Your Personal COVID Guidelines?
Texas is now 100% open for business. Are you changing how you treat going out?
The CDC Has Great News for Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated
Here's what you can do once you're fully vaccinated!
Major Grocery Stores to Still Require Masks in Texas
Despite Texas allowing businesses to lift mask mandates, many major grocery stores, including Albertson's and HEB, will still require masks.
Seether’s Shaun Morgan Doesn’t Want to Return to Pre-COVID Tour Cycle
He's enjoyed the time with his family.
Governor Abbott Already Blaming Immigrants for Future COVID Spike
Governor Abbott is reopening Texas, but he also stalled any assistance in testing immigrants for COVID-19. Now he's blaming Biden for a potential COVID spike.