COVID-19, Coronavirus, Wuhan Virus, or China Virus? Understanding how to “Do No Harm" when naming an infectious disease
When labeling an infectious disease, officially sanctioned scientific names, e.g., “H1N1 virus,” are recommended over place-specific names, e.g., “Spanish flu.” This is due to concerns from policymakers and the WHO that the latter might lead to unintended stigmatization. However, with little empiric...
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2020
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