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.
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.
Will El Paso Schools Still Require Masks?
When Texas lifts its mask requirement, will El Paso public schools still require masks?
An Open Letter to Governor Abbott About Reopening Texas
Governor Abbott is reopening Texas just as the finish line is near. Why?
Albertson's Won't Require Masks Once Texas Lifts Mandate
Starting March 10th, you won't be required to wear a mask in Texas. Albertson's will be lifting their mask requirement on the same day.
303 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in El Paso
Please still take some caution when going out and engaging in activities with others.
President Biden and First Lady to Visit Texas This Friday
President Biden and the First Lady will be heading to Texas on Friday to get with local leaders about the winter storm and the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Things We Won't Do Again Thanks to the Pandemic
The pandemic has made us rethink some of the things we do. Here is a list of things we won't be doing again.
11 U.S. Venues You’ll Want to Travel to When Concerts Return
These are Bucket List concert venues.
Will Virtual Students Still Have to Take the STAAR Exam?
There are a lot of questions surrounding the STAAR exam during the pandemic.