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.
Mason is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
Mason is a big baby with a big bark, a big smile, and an even bigger heart!
He hasn't loved being in our noisy active kennels, but he does love getting out to play with our kennel staff, and once he trusts you, he's a heavy leaner!
He hasn't loved being in our noisy active kennels, but he does love getting out to play with our kennel staff, and once he trusts you, he's a heavy leaner!
Spectrum Health Urging All to Comply With Restrictions
Spectrum Health Urging All to Comply With Restrictions
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On Sunday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spoke to Michiganders, and issued new orders to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within the state of Michigan.
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Crash is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
This week’s featured pet is Crash, an 11-year-old Silver Paws kitty, so he is Fee Waived!
Jeopardy! Winner Thanks Alex Trebek For Helping Him Learn English
Burt Thakur used to watch ‘Jeopardy!’ with his grandfather. Now he’s a champ.
Your House Can Smell Like Fried Chicken Over the Holidays
Your House Can Smell Like Fried Chicken Over the Holidays
Wayne And Kent Counties Halt Jury Trials Until January
As numbers of positive COVID-19 cases increase, two of the 5 biggest counties in Michigan have once again postponed jury trials for the safety of everyone involved.