We're in danger of drowning in a coronavirus 'infodemic'. Here's how we can cut through the noise
- Written by Connal Lee, Associate Lecturer, Philosophy, University of South Australia
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The novel coronavirus that has so far killed more than 1,100 people now has a name – COVID-19.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) didn’t want the name to refer to a place, animal or certain group of people and needed something pronounceable and related to the disease.
“Having a name matters to prevent the use...