In light of a rising frequency of infectious diseases, there is an urgent need to understand the ecological impacts of pandemics. In particular, large quantities of crops are consumed in the production of personal protective equipment. We show that the prevalence of pandemics could exacerbate food insecurity and global warming while amplifying biodiversity loss if restrictive policies of containing the pandemics continue over time. We highlight the importance of early mitigation and agricultural adaptation to reduce the impacts of pandemics.
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