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re: Why is it racist to call it "Chinese Virus" or "Wuhan Virus"?
Posted on 3/19/20 at 2:13 pm to AlonsoWDC
Posted on 3/19/20 at 2:13 pm to AlonsoWDC
[quote]I don't think it's racist, but why not call the virus by its name?[/quote
I think the whole debate is silly and media driven. But many viruses were named for their place of origin.
West Nile Virus
Spanish Flu
MERS - middle eastern respiratory syndrome
Ebola-a river in Africa.
I think the whole debate is silly and media driven. But many viruses were named for their place of origin.
West Nile Virus
Spanish Flu
MERS - middle eastern respiratory syndrome
Ebola-a river in Africa.
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Posted on 3/19/20 at 2:14 pm to whomewhat
Sure.
This virus has a widely accepted name though.
This virus has a widely accepted name though.
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