Coronavirus mutations emerged as case numbers soared worldwide. Photo: Shutterstock Coronavirus mutations emerged as case numbers soared worldwide. Photo: Shutterstock
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Greek variant letters spell end to stigma

  • Naming Covid-19 strains after where they are first identified is not only problematic, but also may lead to hatred and racist attacks

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Updated: 9:45pm, 4 Jun, 2021

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Coronavirus mutations emerged as case numbers soared worldwide. Photo: Shutterstock Coronavirus mutations emerged as case numbers soared worldwide. Photo: Shutterstock
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