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 Urges All K-12 Schools to Begin Offering 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.
Swedish Film Fest Offers Chance to Watch Movies Alone on an Island
It’s called The Isolated Cinema.
2021 Tokyo Olympics Will Go Ahead Despite COVID-19 Concerns
New information concerning quarantine and bills have been revealed.
November 2020 Recap: Wolfgang Debuts and Rock Hall Copes With COVID
Single "Distance" was an emotional tribute to his late father, Eddie Van Halen.
A Look Back at 2020
Even though it seemed like everything was cancelled in 2020, we did have a lot of newsworthy events take place.
Your $600 Stimulus Check Could Arrive In Your Account Tonight
The United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the $600 stimulus payments that Congress passed could begin as early as tonight.
Ted Nugent: ‘F— You and Your Bulls— Vaccine’
"It's not a real pandemic, and that's not a real vaccine," rocker said in a Facebook live video.
August 2020 Recap: COVID Controversies and Concert Innovation
A drive-in concert film and the opening of a socially distanced venue were among the month's biggest headlines.
July 2020 Recap: Rock Controversy Erupts Over Masks and Concerts
Musicians voiced their opinions and called for action as the pandemic continued through the summer.
May 2020: Rock Fights COVID-19 With Benefits and Lockdown Songs
The impact that the coronavirus would have on the music industry continued to dominate headlines.
March 2020 Recap: Coronavirus Arrives, Rock’s Plans Go Haywire
Tour cancellations and coronavirus diagnoses took over the world this month.
Teacher ‘Farts’ During Zoom Class With Third Graders, Hilarity Ensues
“That was a big one,” one of the students said.