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ACCENT JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS ECOLOGY & ENGINEERING

Peer Reviewed and Refereed Journal, ISSN NO. 2456-1037

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Vol. 06, Special Issue 01, (IC-RCOVID19) April 2021 IMPACT FACTOR: 7.98 (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL) 132 BIOMETRIC SYSTEM AND BODY FLUID HYGIENE AND RISK OF COVID-19

TRANSMISSION Palack Asati

Assistant Professor, Renaissance University, Indore

Abstract:- The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating interest in biometrics and contactless biometrics in particular. In Biometric System Scanners are use to verify the identity of human being by their behavioural or physiological pattern of measurement from which some Biometric System do not require physical contact and hence they are contactless and do not require direct touch whereas some require direct touch such as Fingerprint verification system which increases the possibility of contaminanation with harmful microbial pathogens and cross- contamination of food and water by several users. On February 12, 2020 the WHO named the disease brought about by the novel "Covid Sickness 2019" ( Covid-19) and associated with coronavirus and was reported in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province. Therefore this virus is called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2). The possible transmission routes of (SARS CoV-2) via body fluids including saliva, blood, urine, feces, semen and bronchoalveolar lavage. In this view point, we establish the control measures and prevention to curb the spread of infectious diseases, including Covid -19.

1. INTRODUCTION

The primary purpose of Biometric System is to provide trustworthy verification of users.

Biometric term is derived from Greek word "Biometron" means Bio= life and Metron= to Biometric System defined as an tool for identification and verification of person on the basis of physiological and behavioural characteristics of person.

Biometric Traits

Physiological Characteristics Behavioural Characteristics

(Body Parts) (Action of body)

Fingerprint Voice Recognition

Hand Geometry Dynamic Signature Analysis

Facial Recognition Keystrokes Analysis

Iris Recognition Gait Pattern Analysis

Retina Recognition DNA

Vein Pattern

The most immediate impact of Covid-19 is contactless technologies such as face recognition and iris recognition are now being forced to adapt to the emergent threat. But in contrast applications that relay on fingerprints and vein recognition as they require a physical contact or touch which results in great Hygienic risk and severe. Therefore in the longer term Covid-19 will have a significant impact on Biometric application.

 Face Recognition- This is merged with AI and machine vision to develop systems capable of adapting to users various different objectives and protocols.

 Iris Recognition- This systems can bypass the partial concealment limitations due to subject wearing masks but also wellness monitoring system such as pupil dilation & blood concentration.

 Fingerprint- Likewise the other biometric device fingerprint system also provide a secure and facile means of verifying the identities of human being but fingerprint scanner are potential sources of disease transmission due to contamination of multiple touches by various users which results in high risk of increasing diseases including Covid-19.

The other sources for the transmission of diseases includes body fluids via blood, urine, saliva, feces, bronchoalveolar lavage etc Various pathogens are secreted from this common body fluids which can be potentially retained on surfaces that are frequently touched which can results in rising major hygienic concerns due to which possible

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Vol. 06, Special Issue 01, (IC-RCOVID19) April 2021 IMPACT FACTOR: 7.98 (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL) 133 transmission of respiratory viruses increases. However the transmissibility of this pathogens occured through finger print biometric System as it is touched by various persons.

List of body fluids Secretion and their Pathogens Isolation

Body fluids Implicated Pathogenic Isolated

Sweat Staphylococcus Species, Ebola Virus

Saliva SARS-CoV2, filoviruses

Blood SARS-CoV2, filoviruses, HBV

Semen E coli, Hepatitis C, Zikka Viruses

Vomit Norovirus in viral gastroenteritis

2. COVID-19 PANDEMIC

On 12, 2020 the WHO named the disease Covid-19 and the ailments it causes. Co and Vi originates from Covid. A progressing flare up of pneumonia is related with novel COVID too extreme respiratory conditions COVID was accounted in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in 2019.

In India reported cases 43,70,128 from which active cases are 8,97,394 and death caused due to Covid are 73,890 till September 09, 2020 but the recovery rate in India is very high as compared to world. Now vaccine is also available in India. But Covid-19 Pandemic taught us many things family values spending time and money cannot buy everything one more ancient fact proved that" We Indians are stronger human beings"

because we are following traditions wearing masks has its pros and cons, Sanitising hand is good practice, keep an eye on its ingredients. Social distancing norms must in public practicing a yoga and exercises keep our body fit and healthy. Our food habits are immunity builders such as rice, wheat, green leafy vegetables, jawar, fruits, spices, ragi and etc. Therefore, Remember Corona warriors and respect them. Protect your family and helps the needy. Spread kindness and love not virus. Be Unstoppable, Be Safe and Be Alert.

3. DETERMINING THE EXACT CAUSE OF DEATH

Among SARS-cov-2 positive decedents it is impossible to determine the exact cause of death among the SARS-cov-2 positive patients without a postmortem investigation. After performing comprehensive diagnostics, it would be possible to classify the deceased into two categories: “death caused by COVID-19” and “death with COVID-19”. It is also important to emphasize that a clear differentiation between these categories would help clarify the administrative shortcomings related to keeping mortality data on the main cause of death. Additionally, a comprehensive postmortem examination would provide the opportunity to assess the contribution of existing comorbidities (e.g. Cardiovascular, malignant, respiratory, metabolic, etc.) And habits of the deceased to the death outcome among SARS-cov-2 positive patients.

4. SURVIVAL OF THE VIRUS AFTER DEATH

The clarification of the issue of survival of the virus after death and the possibility of its detection in different body samples (blood, urine, vitreous humor, cerebrospinal fluid, as well as different tissue samples) are also of great importance. How long, or to what extent, the virus can remain active in a human Forensic Sci Med Pathol (2021) 17:136–138 137 cadaver is currently unknown. Determining this is very important for the estimation of the potential risk of transmission to medical staff in autopsy rooms.

5. CONCLUSION

The most common transmission of viruses and contaminating surfaces is Physical contact as it prove that the harmful microbial and pathogens get deposited on the surface which can be directly inoculated to the respiratory tract of other person and results into an harmful disease, including Corona this also involves cross contamination of food and water.

And touching of various devices or a thing without Sanitising also results in an harmful diseases which may cause death to a person. Poor hand washing and after defecation and urination as well as contact with infected person or a body soil, surfaces, food, and water

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AUTHOR’S BIO

I am Palack Assati assistant professor at Renessian University. I completed my graduation and post graduation in Forensic science from Dr. Harisinghgour University Sagar. I attend 2 International seminar, 6 national seminars and 1 workshops on Forensic science My future ambitions is to pursue PhD in Forensic science.