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.
Coronavirus in Connecticut
Some Connecticut COVID Rules Lifted, Restaurants Remain Cautious
How is the easing of COVID restrictions affecting restaurants?
How Long Until You’re Protected After Your COVID Vaccine, Top Dr. Responds
When you need to know what's happening with the coronavirus, join KICKS 105.5 every Thursday morning. Dr. Rajeev Fernando answers your COVID-19 questions.
Why Are Women Seeing More COVID Vaccine Side Effects, Top Doctor Responds
When you need to know what's happening with the coronavirus, join KICKS 105.5 every Thursday morning. Dr. Rajeev Fernando answers your COVID-19 questions.
Should COVID Restrictions and Mask Mandates Be Lifted, Local Residents React
COVID restrictions; should they lifted or not?
Should Mask Mandates and Restrictions Be Lifted, Top Doctor Comments
When you need to know what's happening with the coronavirus, join KICKS 105.5 every Thursday morning. Dr. Rajeev Fernando answers your COVID-19 questions.
UCONN Director of Cell Analysis Says Herd Immunity Will Lead Us to Freedom
How to stay safe after receiving the vaccine.
Mass COVID Vaccination Site to Open at Danbury Fair Mall
New mass vaccination site in Danbury...
Danbury Considers Expanding In-Person Learning as COVID Cases Decline
Danbury schools discussing back-to-school learning...
Masks or No Masks – Who Should We Believe? Local Expert Weighs In
When you need to know what's happening with the coronavirus, join KICKS 105.5 every Thursday morning. Dr. Rajeev Fernando answers your COVID-19 questions.
When and Where in Connecticut Can You Register for the COVID Vaccine
How to sign up for the COVID vaccine.