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Challenges in times of Covid-19 pandemic

By: Gnaneshwar, V.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Nagarlok Description: 52(3), Jul-Sep, 2020: p.17-49.Subject(s): Urbanisation and ecological linkages, Urban bias, Impact of virus In: NagarlokSummary: Pandemic in simple terms is an infectious disease spreading into various regions and continents affecting large populations. World witnessed several pandemics earlier like Spanish flu which led to heavy human loss and suffering hundred years back. In recent years viruses like SARS, Ebola, Nipah, etc., have affected humans. The latest of this is Covid-19 virus belonging to SARS group. In this article an attempt has been made to discuss urbanisation and ecological linkages, urban bias of Covid virus spread and the impacts of virus infections. The issues arising out of Covid virus and the strategies adopted to deal with emerging problems in India are discussed along with some light on international experiences. Covid virus is a developing story hence, the discussions are based on present situations and experiences. – Reproduced
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Pandemic in simple terms is an infectious disease spreading into various regions and continents affecting large populations. World witnessed several pandemics earlier like Spanish flu which led to heavy human loss and suffering hundred years back. In recent years viruses like SARS, Ebola, Nipah, etc., have affected humans. The latest of this is Covid-19 virus belonging to SARS group. In this article an attempt has been made to discuss urbanisation and ecological linkages, urban bias of Covid virus spread and the impacts of virus infections. The issues arising out of Covid virus and the strategies adopted to deal with emerging problems in India are discussed along with some light on international experiences. Covid virus is a developing story hence, the discussions are based on present situations and experiences. – Reproduced

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