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 the 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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Survey Asks Texans About Vaccine Preference
The survey was conducted online and examined over 1,300 Texans' attitudes and preferences associated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Thousands of Texans are Not Showing up for COVID-19 Shot #2
Texas health officials are reporting a number of patients are not returning for the second of two shots in the vaccine process.
1.8 Million Texas Have Been Inoculated for COVID
The latest data shows 1.8 million Texans have received their first doses of the COVID vaccine. Roughly 6.2 percent of Texans have had the first dose.
BBB Reminds Texans Not to Share Photos of Vaccine Cards Online
The information contained on your COVID-19 vaccination card could be enough to steal your identity or be used to produce fake vaccine cards.
Victoria County COVID Numbers Continue to Remain High
250 cases of COVID and ten deaths were reported for the Victoria community as of Thursday evening. We hope we'll see those numbers decline over the weekend.
Gov. Abbott Steps Up to Help Edinburg Family Fight COVID-19
The governor tweeted Wednesday that the Texas Department of Emergency Management had located the equipment needed to treat Calderon, and a team of Houston doctors was flown to Edinburg to assess her condition.
Corpus Christi Firefighters Bring Vaccine to Homebound Residents
Corpus Christi Firefighters administered the COVID-19 vaccine to 108 homebound senior citizens as part of the 'Save Our Seniors' program.
Fauci Says Texans Can Grab A Mask Or Tw
Check out how Texans are reacting to Dr. Fauci's suggestion of wearing two face masks at once.
Budweiser Skips Super Bowl Ad For First Time in 37 Years
Budweiser joins Pepsi and Coca-Cola in the decision to sideline their popular commercials this year.
Larry King Passed Away On Saturday & Everyone Is Sharing Their Favorite Memories Of Him
Larry King died this past Saturday after being admitted into a hospital because of COVID-19, and everyone on social media has been sharing their favorite moments and memories of the 'broadcasting giant.'
Larry King on Conan:
Here's King talking about his earlier radio days:
And who could forget this incredible moment with Jerry Seinfeld:
Source: Hollywood Reporter, Digg, Barstool Sports, YouTube
TX Vaccine Allocation Dr. Says Texas Needs More Vaccines
Dr. Lakey of the Texas COVID-19 Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel says Texas needs more vaccines and we might not see Phase 1B inoculated until May or June.
COVID Numbers for Victoria Remain High
As numbers continue to remain high for COVID cases in Victoria County, we are watching the City of Victoria COVID dashboards and reports closely.