Forensic DNA examination in the pandemic era of COVID-19: An Indian Perspective

Pankaj Shrivastava; R.K> Kumawat; Ramkishan  Kumawat

doi:10.26735/YIUS6564

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Published 25-02-2021

DOI https://doi.org/10.26735/YIUS6564

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Shrivastava P, Kumawat R, Kumawat R. Forensic DNA examination in the pandemic era of COVID-19: An Indian Perspective. AJFSFM [Internet]. 2021Feb.25 [cited 2025Jan.6];3(1):136-9. Available from: https://journals.nauss.edu.sa/index.php/AJFSFM/article/view/1298

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Pankaj Shrivastava

DNA Fingerprinting Unit, State Forensic Science Laboratory, Department of Home (Police), Govt. of MP, Sagar-470001, India

R.K> Kumawat

State Forensic Scinec Laboratory, Jaipur

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7794-9615 Ramkishan Kumawat

DNA Division, State Forensic Science Laboratory, Rajasthan, Jaipur -302016, India.

Abstract

The extremely high nature of transmissibility and severity of infection due to the novel Corona virus is a serious threat to mankind. This letter delivers a caution for forensic DNA experts in the era of COVID-19 infection from the Indian perspective. Samples are routinely transported to laboratories without any specific guidelines. Therefore, this is high time to formulate clear guidelines for the handling of biological material, from receiving to processing in the laboratory during such a pandemic