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
Gov. Lamont Relaxes Connecticut Restaurant Curfew
Gov. Ned Lamont extended Connecticut's restaurant curfew starting Wednesday, February 3.
Top Doctor Talks New COVID Strain, School Transmission + More
Dr. Rajeev Fernando is one of New York's top infectious disease specialists and this week he answers your COVID-19 questions about the new strain of the Coronavirus, school transmission, and can vaccinated people still spread the virus.
Danbury Career Academy at The Summit Plans to Be Connecticut’s First Condominium-Style School
An update on the 'Danbury Career Academy' at 'The Summit.'
Experts Recommend Better Masks to Battle New Coronavirus Variant
You may have heard of the new coronavirus variant titled the B.1.1.7 strain that's making the rounds.
Newtown Native Snapped Photo From Now-Famous Bernie Sanders Meme
'Bernie Sanders in mittens' becomes the top photoshopped meme.
Top Doctor on Concerns About Getting COVID from the Vaccine: ‘It’s Absolutely Impossible’
Dr. Rajeev Fernando is one of New York's top infectious disease specialists and this week he answers your COVID-19 questions about the possibility of getting the virus from the vaccine, and how long will the virus be with us.
Pizzeria With a Unique Twist Opens Up in Brookfield
New York-style wood-fired pizzeria opens in Brookfield.
Elementary School Teacher Creates Scream Hotline for Pent Up Frustrations
Let it all out on the 'Just Scream' hotline.
Bethel and Newtown Restaurant Owner Struggling to Stay Afloat
The restaurant industry is struggling to stay alive.
Litchfield County Pickers Closes Its Doors Due to COVID-19
After ten years in business, 'Litchfield County Pickers' is calling it quits.