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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Texas Plans to Opt Out of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Funds in June
If you're still looking for work and have been counting on that extra $300, you'll need to find something soon or be very careful with your budgeting.
Eric Clapton Details ‘Severe Reactions’ to AstraZeneca Vaccine
Guitarist blames U.K. government "propaganda" for what he believes was misinformation about the vaccine's safety.
Music Venue Offers COVID-19 Shots to Fans
Red Rocks Amphitheatre will vaccinate 100 audience members at each show.
Kansas Find New ‘Intensity’ During First Post-COVID Live Show
Band was unable to rehearse together before show, founding member tells UCR in new interview.
Ted Nugent Performed Maskless at Event While He Had Coronavirus Symptoms
Going by his own timeline, the Nuge possibly exposed others.
Johnny Van Zant Quarantining After Contracting COVID-19
Lynyrd Skynyrd singer cautions fans to "wear your mask" following his diagnosis.
Ted Nugent on COVID-19 Fight: ‘I Didn’t Think I Was Gonna Make It’
'I've never been so scared in all my life,' a now-recovering Nugent stated.
Ted Nugent Says He ‘Officially Tested Positive for COVID-19’
"I thought I was dying," the rocker admitted while announcing the news.
Alice Cooper Says He ‘Lost 15 Pounds’ Due to COVID-19
He had been diagnosed with the disease in December.
Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder To Perform As Part of ‘Vax Live’ Virtual Concert
The livestream will be hosted by pop star Selena Gomez.
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Breaks Pandemic Box Office Record
It’s the biggest hit since early 2020.