In May, the World Health Organization began using the letters of the Greek alphabet to name coronavirus strains. But the covid turned out to be so “prolific” that 24 letters might not be enough. In this case, according to American epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove, technical director of the global organization for COVID-19, the new options […]
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WHO decides to rename coronavirus strains using Greek alphabet
A new naming system for Covid variants is being proposed by the World Health Organization. It will not change the existing terms, but it will simplify the designation of the strains found in South Africa, Great Britain, and India. According to the BBC, WHO will use Greek letters to designate options: British – Alpha, South […]