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Meet the biology professor who named the surging 'Kraken' COVID variant. He has more to help make sense of Omicron's 'alphabet soup'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Prater, Erin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the evolving naming conventions for COVID-19 variants, particularly following the emergence of new strains within the Omicron lineage. The World Health Organization (WHO) has ceased using Greek letters for new variants, leading to confusion among the public regarding the significance of variants like XBB.1.5. Dr. Ryan Gregory, a biology professor, has proposed using memorable names from mythology to better communicate the risks associated with these variants, arguing that the current naming system is too complex for general understanding. Experts express concern that without clear and distinct names, the public may underestimate the evolving threat of these new strains. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:161178619
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