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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2021 Tokyo Olympics Will Go Ahead Despite COVID-19 Concerns
New information concerning quarantine and bills have been revealed.
Dawn Wells, 'Gilligan's Island''s Mary Ann, Dies of COVID at 82
Actress was best known for role on popular '60s sitcom.
Gigi Hadid's Brother Anwar Hadid Reveals That He's Anti-Vaxx
Anwar will not be getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Zayn Malik's Family Broke Social Distancing Rules for Wedding
A new video shows the size of the gathering.
Teacher 'Farts' During Zoom Class With Third Graders
“That was a big one,” one of the students said.
Pink Opens Up About COVID-19 Health Struggles, Staph Infection
The singer called 2020 " a poop sandwich."
Hospital Occupancy Rate Exceeds 16 Percent
As the first vaccines started to roll into Victoria yesterday, the Hospital Occupancy rose to over 16 percent.
Ellen DeGeneres Shares COVID-19 Health Update, Symptoms
Ellen revealed an unusual symptom she's experienced from COVID-19.
Nathan Apodaca Tests Positive for COVID-19
Move over, Fleetwood Mac—Nathan's new anthem is Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."