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Ever since the world fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nexus between biodiversity loss and the emergence of new diseases has been a hot topic for discussion. However, conversely, the influence that the current pandemic could have on biodiversity did not receive much attention. Recently, Dr Yogesh Shouche, Emeritus Scientist at the National Centre for Cell Science (DBT-NCCS) in Pune gave a talk on “COVID pandemic and its impact on biodiversity” at a webinar held on 22 May 2021, on the occasion of
the International Biodiversity Day. This webinar was organized by the Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board in association with the Chief Conservator of Forest (T), Pune and Chief Conservator of Forest (T), Nagpur. It featured talks on various topics by eight eminent biodiversity and conservation experts from Maharashtra. This panel included Dr Shouche, one of India’s leading microbiologists, with expertise in microbial biodiversity and ecology and microbiome research. He is in charge of the world’s largest individual collection of microorganisms, the National Centre for Microbial Resources (NCMR), a centre of excellence at the DBT-NCCS, and he also spearheads the SARS-CoV-2 viral genome sequencing initiative at DBT-NCCS.
Contact Info: yogesh@nccs.res.in, jyoti@nccs.res.in
IAP viewpoint on the third wave of COVID-19 in India
impacting kids
Amidst growing fears of a third wave of COVID-19 epidemic impacting the children more, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) released their view point in the form of Questions and Answers on the third wave of COVID-19 affecting children in India.
Website link:
https://iapindia.org/pdf/hA5Gnpt_lQv63Bk_IAP%20view%20point%20for%20 3rd%20wave%20Covid%2022%20May%202021.pdf
MyGov calls to write blogs from citizens for the largest vaccination
drive
Words have the power to inspire millions. With this theme, MyGov is inviting citizens from all walks of life to share a blog write-up within 500 words for the world’s largest vaccination drive and contribute to India’s fight against COVID-19. Write a blog to encourage people to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
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