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.
Tia is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
Tia is 12 years old, and a bit of a medical mess. This little lady has diabetes, and she's also blind and missing a few teeth--but you'd never know from her spunky personality!
Mango is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
Meet Mango! This handsome, long-haired boy is such a fun, goofy cat, and SO full of purrsonality! Mango is talkative, adventurous, loves to wander and play, play, play.
COVID Means High School Winter Sports Have New Start Dates
COVID Means High School Winter Sports Have New Start Dates
Meijer Partners With State for COVID-19 Vaccination
Meijer Partners With State for COVID-19 Vaccination
Indy is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
Indy is a handsome 4-year-old pup who is whip-smart and eager to please!
Spectrum Health Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for the Public
Spectrum Health Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for the Public
Gov. Whitmer Asks Schools to Offer In-Person Learning by March 1
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Friday in which she strongly encouraged all K-12 schools in the state offer the option for in-person learning by March 1 and earlier than that if possible.
Stella is our Pet of the Week on Wet Nose Wednesday
This is Stella, a 7-year-old sweetheart who can be a bit shy at first, and would likely do well in a quiet, routine environment, but she has a lovely curiosity about her!
2021 Tokyo Olympics Will Go Ahead Despite COVID-19 Concerns
New information concerning quarantine and bills have been revealed.