The Covid-19: An agent in Bioterrorism

The Covid-19: An agent in Bioterrorism

Authors

  • Priyanka Rathore Institute of Pharmaceutical sciences, SAGE University, Indore, MP, India

Keywords:

Bioterrorism, Coronavirus, Disasters, Disease outbreaks, Fear, Infection disease prevention/ control, Panic and Vaccination

Abstract

Bioterrorism is a form of terrorism where there is intentional release of biological agent
(bacteria, virus, fungi or other germs) to cause harm, illness or death of people,
livestock and crops. It is an unlawful use of microorganisms to inflict various forms of
harm/harmful incidence or injuries in humans, whole population and environment.
There are reasons why this COVID-19 global pandemic appears to represent a
deliberate act of Bioterrorism. This is occurring at a critical time in the worldwide
especially in times of US presidential election cycle. It appears to be worse in males
which has implications for military which might be seen as a biological weapon. This
has created a market whiplash the large pullback in markets. COVID-19 represents a
tremendous opportunity for investment and wealth redistribution like Swine flu
pandemic in 2008-2009 when fortunes were made during that recovery.

Published

2023-07-15

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