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The WHO has already named the virus SARS-CoV-2, which perfectly distinguishes it. Commonly, the pathogen is referred to as coronavirus. As I said, I don't hav
by jlmorton 7y ago
The WHO has already named the virus SARS-CoV-2, which perfectly distinguishes it.
Commonly, the pathogen is referred to as coronavirus.
As I said, I don't have any particular problem with naming a virus after its location. I think it's natural to do so when a novel pathogen arises in a particular area.
But that doesn't mean we have to. Billions around the world are calling it simply coronavirus, the WHO has named it SARS-CoV-2, and its only your small group of right wing activists that are bizarrely insisting we rename the virus. You are the thoughtpolice.
- burfog 7y agoLinnaeus has already named the animal Bos taurus, which perfectly distinguishes it. Commonly, the animal is referred to as livestock. ... No, we're going to call it "cow".
- jlmorton 7y agoI think it's pretty clear why you are insisting on calling this disease wuhanvurus and have no major complaint about H1N1. It is pathetically transparent and not a great look.