Coronavirus in West Michigan: 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.
Gov. Whitmer Shuts Down Indoor Bar Service Again
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has shut down indoor service at bars across the southern part of the state citing a surge in positive cases of COVID-19 throughout lower Michigan beginning at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Bars in regions six and eight - the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City regio…
Bars in regions six and eight - the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City regio…
Lily is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
4-year old Lily loves companionship and keeping close to her person. She enjoys both going on walks and snuggles. Her foster mom
has described her as, "sweetness covered in fur"!
has described her as, "sweetness covered in fur"!
Allegan County Fair Canceled Due to COVID-19
The Allegan County Fair has been canceled for just the second time in its 167-year history.
These Face Mask Exemption Cards Deemed Fake By Department of Justice
Images of a "Face Mask Exempt Card" have been circulating on social media and claim to be endorsed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It isn't.
CVS Opens Two More COVID-19 Testing Sites in Grand Rapids
CVS opened its first testing location last month.
Ross is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
Ross is a 10-month old boy that has previously lived with other dogs and may do best in a home where he has a friend.
Gov. Whitmer Would Seriously Consider Blocking Trump Rally
She said it would be out of concern for the large gathering of people, as Michigan currently limits indoor gatherings to 50 people and outside to 250 people.
Social Zones in Downtown? Yes? No? How Was It?
Social Zones in Downtown? Yes? No? How Was It?
Two University of Michigan Football Players Test Positive For COVID-19
Two University of Michigan football players have tested positive for COVID-19 says the athletic department.