World Health Organization To Rename Monkeypox Virus In Response To Scientists Who Claim The Name Is Discriminatory & Stigmatizing

Money what, monkey who?! While the world is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox is rising. With more than 1,600 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported from 39 countries this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday that they would be renaming the virus after 64 years. According to People, the name change directly responds to over 30 scientists from around the world who called for the renaming of the virus. General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO’s Director, said in a briefing, “WHO is also working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox… Read Full Article