Corona virus: The relationship between air pollution and the death rate from corona virus

According to a study by Harvard University in the United States, the death rate from corona virus is higher in areas of the United States where large amounts of PM2.5 particles are present in the air.

World Health Organization (WHO) officials say increased levels of air pollution could pose an additional threat to people severely affected by Code 19.

Two recent studies, including at Harvard University, have found a link between air pollution and the death toll from the corona virus.

Speaking to the BBC, Dr Maria Naira, director of the WHO's Department of Public Health and Environment, said that countries with high levels of air pollution would also need to consider this factor in preparing for the fight against Code 19. ۔

"We are looking at countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia where air pollution is high and we will map the most polluted cities in these areas with the help of the data provided by the authorities there. So that they can plan accordingly against the current epidemic.

Medical experts say it is too early to prove a direct link between the corona virus epidemic and air pollution. But in many countries where air pollution is high, medical officials say they have also seen some patients who already had health problems due to air pollution and were more affected by the corona virus.