The harm of naming viruses after geographic regions

The World Health Organization recognized that naming viruses after geographic regions can contribute to harmful stereotyping, blaming and racist acts. Standardizing naming practices is a good thing in this case.

https://www.who.int/news/item/15-01-2021-statement-on-the-sixth-meeting-of-the-international-health-regulations-(2005)-emergency-committee-regarding-the-coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-pandemic