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Coronavirus is a less distinguishing name. There are many types of coronavirus, including SARS and MERS. There are types of coronavirus that are only in animals.

Here is the media prior to the thoughtpolice, using the common name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LT_up3ltqo



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.


Linnaeus has already named the animal Bos taurus, which perfectly distinguishes it.

Commonly, the animal is referred to as livestock.

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No, we're going to call it "cow".


I 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.




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