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The official name of the virus causing the COVID-19 given by WHO is_________?

Correct answer: C

Explanation

SARS-CoV-2 is the correct name for the virus causing COVID-19 as designated by WHO. SARS-CoV-1 is the virus that caused the 2003 SARS outbreak. MERS-CoV-1 is the virus associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. MERS-CoV-2 is not the recognized designation for this virus.

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