COVID-19 variant of concern B.1.1.7 has a new name: Alpha. Will it stick?

for the variants developed in their countries. “Did we see the stigmatization of British people abroad? No,” says Tworek, who is from Britain. But the B.1.617 VOC has led to extended bans on flights from India, including one imposed by Canada, as well as anti-Indian discrimination, even after the variant was well established in dozens of nations around the world.

Some aren’t sold on the new naming system. “Supposedly this is going to make it easier for the public…uhhhh,”, a Toronto-based scientist. “Did the WHO even speak to the public before releasing this?!” There also could be one small issue with the new naming protocol. When mulling over whether Greek letters should be used, Dr. Saxinger wondered if fraternities and sororities would get upset, given many use those letters in their names. When asked about that issue, Tworek just laughed: “Not a top of mind concern for me.”

Cannot wait for the Trudeau variant caused by massive delays between doses and ‘mix and match’ vaccines.

China virus. The variants SHOULD be named after the countries with pathetic leaders who chose money over the lives of their citizens.

There are 24 letters in the Greek alphabet, so they will probably run out by year’s end.

Is that too confuse us more

So it’s the Greeks’ fault!

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