The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems and the world of work. Amidst all this, the distribution and administration of the Covid vaccines has given people hope, but there are several unanswered questions and some skepticism about the efficacy of the vaccines.
Second in a series of webinars, a discussion organized virtually Feb. 26 by the Global Organization of Persons of Indian Originâs Manhattan chapter in collaboration with the Indian Consulate in New York provided answers to some of these questions.
Attended by people from around the globe, the webinar, led by Hana Akselrod, M.D., MPH, attempted to answer questions on the pandemic, how it spreads and ways to prevent and mitigate the spread.
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Experienced hotel owners launched their first-ever Asian Indian hotel franchise, Membership Hotel Organization (MHO Hotels), on Feb. 16 at Royal Albert’s Palace in the Fords section of Woodbridge. PHOTO COURTESY OF MHO HOTELS
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Experienced hotel owners launched their first-ever Asian Indian hotel franchise, Membership Hotel Organization (MHO Hotels), on Feb. 16 at Royal Albert’s Palace in the Fords section of Woodbridge. PHOTO COURTESY OF MHO HOTELS
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Experienced hotel owners launched their first-ever Asian Indian hotel franchise, Membership Hotel Organization (MHO Hotels), on Feb. 16 at Royal Albert’s Palace in the Fords section of Woodbridge. PHOTO COURTESY OF MHO HOTELS
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GOPIO-CT recently held its annual election during its annual holiday party which also served as a fundraiser for a local charity.
The virtual event netted $5,000 for Building One Community of Stamford, which helps new immigrants in Connecticut.
At the general body meeting, Ashok Nichani was re-elected as president. Other elected officials included: Prasad Chintalapudi as executive vice president; Dr. Jaya Daptadar as vice president; Prachi Narayan as secretary; Meera Banta as joint secretary; and Viresh Sharma as treasurer.Â
Two trustees were re-elected: Dr. Thomas Abraham and Neelam Narang.
Nichani shared that in spite of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown, GOPIO-CT did some âoutstanding work in helping local food pantries and providing KN95 masks for frontline workers.â
Participants at the Zoom Meeting of GOPIO-CT Annual Holiday Party and Fundraiser. Photo: GOPIO-CT
The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin-Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT) raised $5,000 at its General Body Meeting (GBM) to donate to a local service organization, Building One Community of Stamford, that helps new immigrants in Connecticut. The chapter also elected its new team.
In his report to the GBM, GOPIO-CT President Ashok Nichani said that in spite of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, GOPIO had done outstanding work in helping local food pantries and providing KN95 masks for frontline workers.
The community service organization has delivered food items to frontline healthcare workers at the Stamford Hospital, donated cash and replenished food items for the homeless and needy at the New Covenant House in Stamford, Lower Fairfield County Food Pantry and Food Bank of Lower Fairfield.