Air pollution exposure increases COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths

Severe patient outcomes from COVID-19 are significantly increased by exposure to air pollution, a new University of Southern California study suggests. The novel research identified an association between high levels of fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), two of the most prominent ingredients of ambient air pollution, and severe patient outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection. … Continue reading Air pollution exposure increases COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths