Townsquare Media Victoria is dedicated to keeping you up to date with the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) news and information from the Crossroads. 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 by 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 external icon for the naming of new human infectious diseases. SEE THE LATEST LOCAL CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION AND STORIES BELOW:
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Pink Reveals She Tested Positive for COVID-19
Pink revealed that she and her son showed symptoms of the coronavirus.
Hobby Lobby Closes All Stores, Furloughs Employees
Many businesses around the world are having to shut their doors and layoff employees. Hobby Lobby is the latest retailer to join the list.
Sara Bareilles Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
The singer opened up about her positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
DeWitt Country Confirms 2 New Cases of COVID-19
Here is a COVID-19 update from DeWitt County! DeWitt County has reported two new cases of COVID-19 in county residents. These cases bring the number of known cases to six. One person is a resident of Yorktown and is believed to have acquired the virus through community spread. …
Samuel L. Jackson Reads New Bedtime Story, 'Stay the F— at Home'
"Just stay the f--- at home."
Walmart to Start Taking Employees Temperatures
According to a report, Walmart will start taking their employees temperatures when they report to work. If they have a fever of at least 100 degrees, they will them to stay home or seek medical care. Walmart says it has also ordered masks for their employees and will offer mask and glove…
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Delayed to 2021 Because of Coronavirus
Sony also delayed Jared Leto’s ‘Morbius’ movie.
Disney’s Bob Iger to Forego Salary During Coronavirus Pandemic
Other Disney executives are taking a cut in pay.
Prince Charles Out of Self-Isolation After Coronavirus Diagnosis
The Prince of Wales tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Three New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Identified in Victoria
Additional new confirmed COVID-19 cases identified in Victoria County.
Please remember this information is fluid and changing daily.
The Victoria County Public Health Department has identified 3 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, bringing the total case number to 9.
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Please remember this information is fluid and changing daily.
The Victoria County Public Health Department has identified 3 additional positive cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, bringing the total case number to 9.
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Two New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Victoria County
The Victoria County Public Health Department has identified two additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.