Covid-19

Boston Calling by BBC

Feb 15, 202027:31Society & Culture

There are many considerations to take into account when naming a new disease. We hear about some of the pitfalls the World Health Organization avoided when it came up with Covid-19. Also, an American couple tries to make...

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