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.
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Danbury Mayor Provides Clear Message for Those Still Gathering
Fairfield County & the City of Danbury have been particularly hard hit during this health crisis and Mayor Mark Boughton continues to keep the community informed on all public safety efforts. Yesterday (3/25/20) he did his most recent address to the residents on Facebook from his office in City …
Brookfield Package Store Alters Hours of Operation
Everyone has something to say about liquor stores AKA "package stores" being considered essential businesses in the Nutmeg State. I only have one thing to say about it and that is Amen. Discount Liquors is one of my "go-to" packies in the area. This one is my "by work" …
Danbury Public Schools to Launch Distance Learning Program
The Danbury Public School system is just about ready to launch a "distance learning" program.
White House and Senate Leaders Agree on $2 Trillion Economic Aid Package
The White House and Senate leaders struck an agreement late Tuesday on a $2 trillion measure to aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the coronavirus outbreak.
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CT's First Case of COVID-19 Recovering at Danbury Hospital
As word started to spread that the COVID-19 virus was reaching pandemic status, and we all needed to take precautions, the first case in Connecticut was diagnosed in Wilton.
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Newtown's First Positive COVID-19 Patient Is Recovering at Home
Newtown's first positive case of the novel coronavirus is a patient who is reportedly recovering at home.