The entanglement of two faces depicting human and SARS-CoV-2 embodies the host-pathogen interaction: on one hand, the ability of human immunity to eliminate the virus, and on the other, the insidious tendency of the virus to embed within the host!
Artist: Maninder Singh from CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow.
Wherever the mortality rate is less, the virus has a high infection rate. Due to this, it can reach every nook and corner of the world.
Artist: Abinaya R from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
Today, we are living in an age where epidemics caused by variations of existing viruses present serious public health concerns. While there has been remarkable progress in the development of vaccines, antibiotics and other treatment technology, when there are outbreaks of (rare) epidemic diseases, quick intervention to mitigate transmission and other counter measures have not been implemented effectively. Present technology and infrastructure should be used to save life and not to spread fear of death.
Artist: Prarthana J. Aithal from SDM College, Ujire.
The evolving pathogen SARS-CoV-2 has the potential to infect (and perhaps kill) millions of people. There is a difference in morbidity between the general public and susceptible individuals (senior citizens and children). The impact ranges from asymptomatic to severe life-threatening implications and death, in particular amongst people with weakened immune systems and chronic diseases. In order to mitigate the impact of epidemics, there should be a strong health workforce and infrastructure.
Artist: Pradeep J. Aithal from Vidya Soudha Public School, Bengaluru.
The Wuhan Corona virus (or SARS-CoV-2) is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus, with an outer wall containing a spike protein along with an alternative Hemagglutinin esterase dimer, there is RNA and N-protein on the inside.
Artist: Smitha from Neshaju Envirotech Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru.
Let’s be reminded that “Prevention is better than cure”. Nevertheless, our immunity can confront and subdue the Corona virus successfully. Let’s not panic. After all, “Struggle is the sign of life!”
Artist: Dr. S. V. Desai and Dr. Shashdhar Kubsad from KLE Technological University, Hubballi.
Sapiens, who often think of themselves as the most powerful species of the world, have now been locked down in their homes for months, all because of a 100 nm-sized virus. This poster shows some of most powerful countries in the world (China, UK, India, Italy) under lockdown and struggling against the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. PS: These numbers were before the cases exploded in the US.
Artist: Harshita Agarwal from IBAB, Bengaluru.
There is fear, there is isolation and there is panic buying. All over the world, people are waking up to a new reality. Though the times are hard,our hearts are not deterred.
Artist: Maanasa B from IBAB, Bengaluru.
The MinION sequencer from Oxford Nanopore Technologies was used to sequence the genome of SARS-CoV-2, and the genome was assembled using SPAdes. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed its identity. The genome sequence is key to diagnosing COVID-19.
Artist: Deepa Shalini from IBAB, Bengaluru.
The three C's to protect us from the “viral C” - Clean. Cover. Contain. Follow these basic C's for protection and prevention from Corona(SARS CoV 2). Let's not like, share or subscribe the “viral C”.
Artist : Anshu Chitkara from IBAB, Bengaluru.
COVID-19 too shall pass with proper precautions. We can get over this if each one of us acts responsibly, not just as a citizen, but also as a human.
Artist: Rutuja Patre from Rizvi College, Mumbai.
Inspired by the mandala art form, this depicts the COVID-19 pandemic taking the world in its embrace. Standing united to keep it out is the only way to defeat it.
Artist: Tanvi Kale from IBAB, Bengaluru.