Coverage dated November 26, 2021 to November 27, 2021

Omicron: Why WHO skipped 'nu' and 'xi' in Greek alphabet when naming latest variant

Headline from FOX 5 New York

The WHO skipped the Greek letters nu and xi when naming the omicron variant. A spokesperson told FOX News Saturday the reason for that.

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Reports & sources

43 articles, oldest first.

PJ Media
WHO Skips Two Letters in Greek Alphabet in Naming Omicron Variant, Avoiding a ‘Xi Variant’ (opens PJ Media)
Published Nov 26, 2021
PJ Media's feed description
The World Health Organization has skipped two Greek letters in naming the new variant, going from the little-known Mu variant straight to the Omicron variant.
FOX 5 New York
Omicron: Why WHO skipped 'nu' and 'xi' in Greek alphabet when naming latest variant (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Nov 27, 2021
FOX 5 New York's feed description
The WHO skipped the Greek letters nu and xi when naming the omicron variant. A spokesperson told FOX News Saturday the reason for that.
Fox News
WHO skips over Greek letters 'nu' and 'xi'; names new variant 'omicron' (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 26, 2021
Fox News's feed description
WHO confirmed it skipped the Greek letters "nu" and "xi" in naming its new COVID-19 variant, which it dubbed the "omicron" variant.
KSDK
Yes, the WHO skipped 2 letters in Greek alphabet to pick omicron. Here's why. (opens KSDK)
Published Nov 27, 2021
KSDK's feed description
The WHO has followed the Greek alphabet when labeling certain variants of the coronavirus. But the newest variant is named omicron, skipping two letters.
Slate Magazine
Omicron: Why Did WHO Skip Over Two Letters in Greek Alphabet to Name Latest Variant? (opens Slate Magazine)
Published Nov 27, 2021
Slate Magazine's feed description
The letters "nu" and "xi" were next but the World Health Organization went straight to "omicron."

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