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  1. Naming the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the virus that …

    Feb 11, 2020 · Official names have been announced for the virus responsible for COVID-19 (previously known as “2019 novel coronavirus”) and the disease it causes. The official names …

  2. Why is it called coronavirus? What the names mean

    Sep 29, 2020 · COVID-19 is the name of the disease that SARS-CoV-2 causes. It is an abbreviation of coronavirus disease 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially …

  3. How Did the Milky Way Get Its Name? - Live Science

    Nov 7, 2016 · It was recognized by astronomers thousands of years ago, and ancient civilizations featured it in their mythologies. But how and when did this galaxy get its unusual name in the …

  4. Why is the cockpit called the cockpit? - General Aviation News

    Sep 21, 2020 · There are three competing theories to explain the use of the word “cockpit” as the name for the nerve center of an airplane. Strap in, we’ll fly through them all. The cockpit in a …

  5. Why Is It Called a Cobb Salad? See the Story Behind It — Eat This Not That

    Dec 18, 2018 · So why is it called a Cobb salad? And who is it named after? We uncover the truth behind the origin story of how this now-classic salad came to be.

  6. Why Do Some People Call Football “Soccer”? | Britannica

    One of the best-known differences between British and American English is the fact that the sport known as football in Great Britain is usually called soccer in the United States.

  7. How the Days of the Week Got Their Names | YourDictionary

    May 20, 2022 · So where do the other days of the week fit in — and why is Wednesday spelled like that? The answer lies in our solar system. If each day of the week was named after a …

  8. Why Is It Called Coronavirus? How Viruses Are Named - Healthline

    May 14, 2021 · From a visual standpoint, coronaviruses have crown-like protrusions on their surface, and the Latin word for crown is “coronam.” In this article, we will explore what …

  9. COVID-19: Why Does the Disease's Name Matter? | TIME

    Feb 11, 2020 · COVID-19 stands for Corona Virus Disease 19. “Having a name matters to prevent the use of other names that can be inaccurate or stigmatizing,” said Director-General of the …

  10. Why Is It Called Coronavirus? COVID-19 Name, Explained

    Mar 20, 2020 · COVID-19 is the official name for the disease behind the current pandemic. Just last December, people only knew of novel coronavirus as an emerging outbreak. Three …

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