14(COVID-19) Flashcards
1
Q
COVID 19 some times seen in news is related to
A
Its the official name assigned to the Corona virus.
Co=Corona
Vi=Virus
D=Disease
2
Q
who has named it so
A
WHO
3
Q
what is another name of corona virus
A
nCov-2019
4
Q
Does WHO name all disease
A
No disease name is yet established in common usage
Nope..only few like,
1 An infection,syndrome or disease of humans
2 Disease that have never been recognized before
3 Disease having potential public health impact
5
Q
Can WHO name a disease based on certain place
A
NOPE…..The name cannot be geographical area,induvidal.group so that no one is stigmatised
