Covid-19 & Air Pollution
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Smoke from wildfires can worsen COVID-19 risk, putting firefighters in even more danger.
5 min read
Wildfire smoke makes it harder for firefighters’ bodies to fight off viruses. Social distancing is difficult in that environment, but fire crews are coming up with solutions.
Air pollution exposure linked to higher COVID-19 cases and deaths.
4 min read
Even accounting for factors like age and population density, the role of air pollution in explaining the spread of COVID-19 cases is compelling.